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Mortenson Construction Engineer III - Protection & Control in Minneapolis, Minnesota
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: Mortenson Engineering Services is currently seeking an Engineer III - Protection & Control position in our Minneapolis, MN, Fargo, ND or San Antonio, TX offices. This position is responsible for the technical control design on a broad range of detailed engineering designs for high voltage substation projects through 500 kV.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 moderate difficulty requiring knowledge in engineering-related disciplines. With some technical oversite, the engineer will learn to evaluate, select, and apply standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria by using judgment in making adaptations and modifications and providing interpretations and conclusions with support from other Engineers. Hiring Locations: MN, Fargo, ND, San Antonio, TX RESPONSIBILITIES Responsible for the relay protection & control engineering aspects on substation and transmission design projects. Duties include protection and control design, schematic design, wiring diagrams, and system troubleshooting. Review and approve equipment vendor drawings on major equipment from manufacturers with Lead Engineer or Manager review and approval. Basic understanding of discipline specific technical designs, engineering principles, business standards, practices, procedures, and product / program requirements. Works independently with detailed direction from Engineering Lead, Principal Engineer, or Engineering Manager. Provide engineering support for proposals, estimating, procurement and construction. Coordinate with other engineering disciplines and Design Phase Managers to successfully deliver design projects. Provides technical support to personnel/cross functional teams supporting the assigned project by performing moderate level engineering calculations, data analysis, and engineering tasks. Assist field personnel in resolving unanticipated site conditions. Strong analytical problem-solving skills. Assure proper documentation of technical data generated for the assigned projects and/or tasks consistent with engineering policies and Mortenson QA/QC procedures. Creates detailed designs aligned with our customer requirements and Mortenson's best practice standards. Plans and conducts work requiring judgment in the evaluation, selection, and adaptation or modification of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria. Review of engineering work produces a first-time review rate of documents at 75% correct. Verify that construction is in agreement with electrical engineering design drawings, including preparatory meetings, and QA/QC. Performs data analysis and engineering tasks,calculations and studies to develop preliminary and detailed designsfor completion of large and small projects. Develops, under supervision, the technical requirements and standards for fabrication and construction tender packages. Has basic knowledge of software packages: ASPEN, ETAP, PSSE, CDEGS, is desirable but not required. Moderate Project Management and analytical problem-solving skills. QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION Experienced in electrical power engineering theories and principles. Experienced in practices of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations, and preparing and presenting recommendations. Minimum 6 years related work experience in the T&D industry. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related Engineering program. Engineering-in-Training (EIT) certification or achievement of IT within 6 months of entering position with the expectation of achieving a PE license in the future. Minimum four years related experience. Professional Engineering (PE) license preferred. Experience in the T&D industry. 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 Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Mortenson reserves the right to hire any individual without legal or financial obligation on unwanted solicitations. No agency emails, calls, or solicitations are accepted without a valid agreement. #LI-JF1 Mortenson is an EOE/Affirmative Action/M/F/Veteran/Disabled employer.