Design Phase Engineer
US$82,000 – US$123,000 / yr base salary
Posted 1 Apr 2026
Advertised as “Design Phase Engineer I and II - Power Delivery”
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- Expected experience
- 2+ yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- On-Site
- Visa sponsorship
- Not offered
| Base salary | US$82,000 – US$123,000 / yr |
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Field of studyArchitectural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction, Construction Management, Estimating (or related)
Study levelBachelor's
SUMMARY
Mortenson is currently seeking a Design Phase Engineer I and II to join our Power Delivery Solutions group and provide support to project leadership during the design phase as it relates to customer experience, financial performance, schedule, estimating, design and planning resulting in a smooth transition to construction operations. Your strong communication skills are critical as you will be interacting with staff at all levels in an ever-changing environment. You will work on multiple tasks at a time; therefore, it is important for you to have great organizational skills.
This position offers opportunities at both levels 1 and 2, allowing candidates to apply based on their experience and qualifications. Compensation for this role is determined based on factors such as experience and location.
RESPONSIBILITIES
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Support the project team in achieving scope and budget alignment, schedule alignment, an integrated team experience, construction readiness, and excellent financial performance
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Assist with establishing and managing project budget and scope expectations, budget trending logs, and any associated communications and resources
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Create and manage project schedules and key milestones, hold team members accountable for reaching set milestones
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Assist in regulatory approval and permitting process
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Identify technical design and specification concerns, escalate as needed to achieve resolution
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Provide meaningful recommendations to project’s programming and conceptual design activities, ensuring constructability and logistics solutions in project design
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Coordinate with integrated construction team to incorporate BIM/VDC modeling technology into project design phase
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Assist with project proposal development
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Prepare bid packages and contract manuals for subcontractors and suppliers in conjunction with project planning team
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Analyze and track LEED requirements
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Coordinate document and electronic interface processing
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Model and set the tone for extraordinary customer relations
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Gathering feedback and clarification during design process, and identify future projects
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Other duties as assigned