Electrical Power SystemsPhotovoltaic (PV) SystemsSolar Electrical Engineering
Useful technologies
ASPENAutoCADCDEGSETAPMicroStationPrimtechPSSE
Required qualifications
CertificationsEngineering-in-Training (EIT)
Original posting
SUMMARY
Mortenson is currently seeking a Engineer III or IV - Solar that will provide design services, as well as effective customer relationship management with new and existing customers for the Engineering Services team.
This position offers opportunities at both levels III and IV, 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
Provide technical lead and support for electrical portions of work for solar collection systems for 90 – 500+ MWdc size projects
Coordinate PV electrical design with internal Mortenson EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) teams
Lead 2-3 PV electrical design projects with team
Provide quality reviews of team’s engineering designs
Coordinate PV electrical design with other engineering teams such as civil, structural, and substation
Decide the 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 is in agreement with electrical engineering design drawings
Lead the electrical engineering design through use of submittals, transmittals, and requests for information
Provide technical expertise to all parties concerned
Assist with technical questions during the bidding process and provide electrical engineering resource throughout the project
Communicate with owners, vendors, local utilities to advance the electrical design of the project.
Perform loss calculations (100% output/annualized), preliminary short circuit and reactive power calculations for pursuit level designs.
Perform system grounding studies in CDEGS
Determine installation details for the scopes of work, including conduit and grounding details.
Specify equipment ratings to aid in procurement
Develop one-line diagrams of collection a system and substations, as well as standard details of electrical construction that are typical to Mortenson projects
Work with the field teams to understand design changes to improve field work.
Participate in lessons learned meetings to learn from past projects.
Handle engineering work and logistics efficiently, providing suggestions for improvement
Effectively work and build relationships with those of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels
Lead team members by example, offer effective coaching and feedback, and effectively manage performance
Deep understanding of solar collection system design
Ampacity, grounding, short circuit, losses, reactive power understanding and capabilities
Be able to lead technical discussions on their scope of work
Working knowledge of NEC code, NESC and IEEE codes/standards
QUALIFICATIONS
PE license preferred, EIT required
Lead design and completed multiple utility scale solar projects including coordination with civil and structural engineering design teams
Basic understanding of design and construction techniques and project management practices
Possess basic understanding of engineering/construction generally accepted business practices
Active listening skills and effective communication including an openness to diverse input and feedback
Ability to travel up to 25%
Understanding of discipline specific technical designs, QA/QC procedures, and engineering policies
Developing project management and analytical problem solving skills
Developing knowledge in system modeling, relay coordination studies, and development of associated protective relay settings for systems ranging from 34.5 kV to 500 kV
Engineer III Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related Engineering program
Knowledge of engineering principles, business standards, practices, procedures, and product / program requirements
Working knowledge of or are familiar with software packages: ASPEN, ETAP, PSSE, CDEGS, AutoCAD, Microstation, Primtech, etc.
Engineering-in-Training (EIT) certification or achievement of EIT within 6 months of entering position with the expectation of achieving a PE license in the future
Engineer IV Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related Engineering program
Advanced knowledge of engineering principles, business standards, practices, procedures, and product / program requirements
Developing team leadership and influencing skills
Extensive knowledge of or are familiar with software packages: ASPEN, ETAP, PSSE, CDEGS, AutoCAD, Microstation, Primtech, etc.
Professional Engineering (PE) license is expected or can be acquired within 6 months
Experience in the T&D industry
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
This position requires the following with or without an accommodation; sitting, seeing, hearing, and utilization of a computer and office equipment. The working environment consists of indoor and climate-controlled settings. This position description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of the duties and responsibilities of the position. The duties and responsibilities of this position may change without notice.
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 health tool and concierge with extensive work-life resources
Tuition reimbursement
Adoption Assistance
Gym Membership Discount Program
Engineer III
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum of 4 years’ experience
The base pay range for this role is $98,800 - $133,300
With PE License: $108,700 - $146,700
Engineer IV
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum 7 years’ experience
The base pay range for this role is $111,400 - $167,100
With PE License: $122,500 - $183,800
(Actual range is higher for the following office locations: Denver, CO and Chicago, IL – 5%, Seattle, WA, and Portland, OR – 10%, Washington, D.C. – 12.5%). This position is eligible for Mortenson’s incentive plan.
Base pay is positioned within the range based on several factors including an individual’s knowledge, skills, and experience, with consideration given to internal equity.
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