Construction Senior Electrical Engineer Solar

Mortenson is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer for their Solar group in Texico, NM, requiring 100% travel across project locations in New Mexico and Texas. Responsibilities include providing electrical technical support, verifying construction alignment with designs, leading equipment procurement, and ensuring subcontractor understanding of project scope. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering and relevant experience. Benefits include health plans, retirement options, and tuition reimbursement.
Mortenson is currently seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our Solar group that will provide electrical technical support throughout the entire construction project.

Location: New Mexico and Texas

Travel: This is a 100% travel position, and locations may vary based on the project. Mortenson hires for a career and not a project. When your project is complete you will be assigned to another project.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide technical lead and support for electrical portions of work projects

Determine best layout of collection systems considering constraints (overhead/underground, roads/cross country, junction box locations)

Review manufacturers data for electrical scope (wiring requirements, electrical characteristics, grounding, power factor, lightning protection, generator outputs)

Verify construction aligns with electrical engineering design drawings, including preparatory meetings and QA/QC

Lead electrical engineering design and equipment procurement through submittals, transmittals, and RFIs

Provide technical expertise to all parties involved

Ensure subcontractors understand project scope during bidding and provide electrical engineering support throughout the project

Communicate with local utilities for grid interconnection

Perform loss calculations (100% output/annualized)

Develop one-line diagrams of collection systems and substations, and standard electrical construction details

Maintain relationships with site visitors (customers, architects, union representatives, subcontractors)

Run site work and logistics efficiently, offering improvement suggestions

Build relationships with diverse backgrounds and organizational levels

Lead by example, provide effective coaching and feedback, and manage performance

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in Electrical EngineeringMinimum three years in electrical construction management or electrical design

Current driver's license

Basic understanding of construction law and business practices

Working knowledge of NEC code and NE safety code a plus

Basic understanding of construction techniques and project management practices

Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office, project, and web applications

Active listening skills and effective communication

Ability to travel up to 100%

Knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity, inclusive behaviors, and Affirmative Action plans

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 coverageDental plan401k retirement plan with a generous Mortenson matchPaid time off, holidays, and other paid leavesEmployer paid Life, AD&D, and disability insuranceNo-Cost mental health tool and conciergewith extensive work-life resourcesTuition reimbursementAdoption AssistanceGym Membership Discount ProgramThe base pay range for this role is $102,000 - $137,700. (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%).

Base pay is positioned within the range based on several factors including an individuals knowledge, skills, and experience, with consideration given to internal equity. This position is eligible for Mortensons incentive plan.

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Please make note:

Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.

Our postings are typically open a minimum of 5 days and an average of 44 days.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Your uniqueness brings new and creative perspectives to the team. Mortenson is committed to providing equal opportunities of employment (EOE) to all individuals, regardless of your race, religion, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status or any other legally protected category.

Other Items to Note

Mortenson reserves the right to hire any individual without legal or financial obligation on unwanted solicitations.No agency emails, calls, or solicitations are acceptedwithout a valid agreement.

Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status, 0-1, TN, CPT, OPT, etc.). We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.