Engineering Lead I - Civil

ABOUT MORTENSON

As a Top 25 builder, developer, and EPC, our expertise spans markets like sports, renewable energy, data centers, healthcare, and more. We are builders at heart, working to ensure the built environment has a lasting positive impact. Let’s Redefine Possible®

SUMMARY  

Responsible for routine civil engineering assignments involving engineering techniques and principles for renewable energy projects. Candidate will be responsible for working closely with other engineering and design team members to coordinate overall design package and requirements. They will be responsible for performing a broad scope of engineering assignments of basic difficulty requiring knowledge in engineering-related disciplines.  They shall be capable of evaluating, selecting, and applying standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria by using judgment in making adaptations and modifications and providing interpretations and conclusions.

HIRING LOCATION: Minneapolis, MN

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Responsible for the detailed designs and site preparation plans, storm water pollution prevention plans (SWPPPs), site grading, access roads, and fencing for Solar, Wind, and Battery Storage designs and pursuit projects
• Develop plans, specifications, and observation reports that are complete, accurate, and in accordance with sound engineering practices and aligned with our customer requirements and Mortenson’s best practice standards
• Works independently on required tasks and work objectives
• Comfortable interfacing and presenting to multiple stakeholders (e.g. customer decision makers, project teams, etc.)
• Collects and evaluates data to recommend courses of action
• Provide engineering support for proposals, estimating, procurement and construction
• Works closely with and guide designers, drafters, and engineers
• Coordinate with other engineering disciplines and Design Phase Managers to successfully deliver design projects
• Assist field personnel in resolving unanticipated site conditions
• Project management and analytical problem-solving skills
• Understanding of discipline specific technical designs, QA/QC procedures, and engineering policies
• Full knowledge of engineering principles, business standards, practices, procedures, and product / program requirements
• Review plans and specifications for constructability, and safety

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Graduate of four-year college or university with Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (BSCE preferred) or related Engineering program. Strongly preferred the degree is from a school of engineering with at least one curriculum accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) as a professional engineering curriculum.
• Civil Professional Engineer (PE) licensure is required.  
• Proficient in engineering theories, principles and practices of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations and preparing and presenting recommendations.
• Experience in software applications such as AutoDesk Civil 3D and HydroCAD. AutoTurn and HEC-RAS preferred. 
• Experience creating grading plans, storm water run-off and retention design, and SWPPP.
• Experience in county and state permitting preferred.
• Minimum six years related experience desired.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

BENEFITS:

Mortenson provides a comprehensive benefits program to team members and their families to support their health, build long-term financial security, and provide the opportunity for work. and life balance. Benefits offered to non-craft, non-union, full-time team members include: 

• Medical and prescription drug plans – the choice between two affordable HSA-eligible medical plans that include vision coverage. 
• Dental plan. 
• 401k retirement plan with generous matching and profit-sharing contributions. 
• Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves. 
• Life, AD&D, and disability insurance. 
• Employee assistance program online mental health tool and concierge. 
• Tuition reimbursement. 
• Adoption Assistance.   
• Gym Membership Discount Program.   
• Identity Theft Protection. 

Mortenson is an EOE/Affirmative Action/M/F/Veteran/Disabled employer.