Electrical Engineer
Listed on 2026-02-12
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering
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Mortenson is currently seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer that will provide electrical technical support throughout the entire construction project.
Responsibilities- Provide technical lead and support for electrical portions of work project
- Determine best layout of collection system; including consideration of constraints such as overhead/underground, follow roads/cross country, and junction box locations
- Review manufacturer’s data to determine extent of scope for electrical portion of project, including wiring requirements and electrical characteristics (i.e. grounding requirements, power factor ranges, lightning protection requirements, generator outputs, etc.)
- Verify that construction agrees with electrical engineering design drawings, including preparatory meetings, and QA/QC
- Manage and lead the electrical engineering design and equipment procurement through use of submittals, transmittals, and requests for information
- Provide technical expertise to all parties concerned
- Ensure subcontractors understand the scope of project during bidding process and provide electrical engineering resource throughout the project
- Communicate with local utilities to ensure the project can interconnect to the electrical grid
- Perform loss calculations (100% output/annualized)
- Develop one-line diagrams of collection system and substations, as well as standard details of electrical construction that are typical to Mortenson projects
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
- Minimum two years in electrical construction management or electrical design
- Working knowledge of NEC code and NE safety code a plus
- Strong teamwork orientation, initiative, communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills
- Detail orientation sufficient to organize and manage multiple project tasks
- Possess basic understanding of construction law and generally accepted business practices
- Microsoft Office, project and pertinent web application skills at an intermediate level
- Proven positive and professional attitude, and strong customer service skills
- Ability to interpret and communicate Mortenson policies
- Minimum three years in electrical construction management or electrical design
- Basic understanding of construction techniques and project management practices
- Current driver’s license
The base pay range for this role is $79,000 MIN - $106,700 MAX. (Actual range is higher for certain office locations.) Base pay is positioned within the range based on knowledge, skills and experience, with eligibility for Mortenson’s incentive plan.
Other Items to NoteVisa sponsorship is not offered for this position. Our postings are typically open a minimum of 5 days and an average of 44 days.
About MortensonAs a top builder, developer, and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction), our expertise spans markets like sports, renewable energy, data centers, healthcare, and more.
Equal Employment OpportunityMortenson is committed to providing equal opportunities of employment (EOE) to all individuals, regardless of race, religion, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status or any other legally protected category.
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