Robotics Innovation Engineer - Civil

Innovation Engineer 

SUMMARY  

Purpose of Position:

Responsible for advancing robotics, autonomy, and other transformative innovations from concept through full-scale deployment across our projects. This role serves as the bridge between field operations, technology partners, and internal stakeholders, translating real-world jobsite feedback into practical solutions that improve safety, productivity, and operational performance. Responsibilities include evaluating, piloting, and scaling autonomous systems, robotic technologies, construction process improvements, automation initiatives, and custom-built tools, while helping guide the development and refinement of products based on field experience and operational needs.

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Review and refine objectives, business case, market viability, and development feasibility for each concept 

• Create comparative estimates to predict development costs and contrast potential financial outcomes of proposed solutions 

• Identify and partner with internal and external agents to design, manufacture, and test innovative products, processes, or systems 

• Navigate vendor, OEM, customer relationships, contracts, and regulatory environment 

• Apply legal procedures and confidentiality measures to protect intellectual property 

• Ensure innovations are functional and accepted by the operational team, being transparent about those that do not meet requirements 

• Communicate and celebrate failures as learning mechanisms 

• Quantify and communicate positive results, promoting team contributions 

• Build relationships with individuals of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels 

• Perform other duties as assigned 

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Minimum two-year technical degree or bachelor's degree in relevant fields (e.g., Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Construction Management) 

• 2-5 years' experience in Innovation, Rapid Prototyping, Product Development, Tool Design & Fabrication, Robotics, Electrical Integration, or similar fields 

• Construction experience or adjacent field preferred 

• Current driver's license 

• Excellent problem-identification and creative problem-solving skills 

• Ability to manage multiple, complex initiatives and act as an agent of change 

• Strong comprehension of the built environment, tools, processes, and construction management challenges 

• Advanced Microsoft 365 Suite and web application skills 

• Fundamental estimating and scheduling capabilities 

• Ability to travel up to 50% 

A few benefits offered include:  

(for Non-Craft & Non-Union Craft working 25+ hours / week) 

• Medical and prescription drug plans that includes no additional cost vision coverage  

• Dental plan  

• 401k retirement plan with a generous Mortenson match  

• Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves  

• Employer paid Life, AD&D, and disability insurance  

• No-Cost mental he