Job Description

Engineer II – Civil Grading

Mortenson is currently seeking an Engineering II- Civil Grading that will provide routine civil engineering assignments involving engineering techniques and principles for renewable energy projects. Candidate will be responsible for working closely with other engineering and design team members to coordinate overall civil design packages and requirements. They will be responsible for performing a broad scope of engineering assignments of basic difficulty requiring knowledge in engineering-related disciplines. They shall be capable of evaluating, selecting, and applying standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria by using judgment in making adaptations and modifications and providing interpretations and conclusions.

Hiring Locations: Minneapolis, MN, Fargo, ND, San Antonio, TX, and Denver, CO

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for the detailed civil designs and site preparation plans, phased site grading, access roads design, and geospatial layouts for Solar, Wind, and Battery Storage design and pursuit projects
• Develop plans, specifications, and observation reports that are complete, accurate, and in accordance with sound engineering practices and aligned with our customer requirements and Mortenson’s best practice standards
• Comfortable interfacing and presenting to multiple stakeholders (e.g. customer decision makers, project teams, etc.)
• Collect and evaluate data to recommend courses of action
• Provide engineering support for proposals, estimating, procurement and construction
• Works closely with and guide designers, drafters, and engineers
• Coordinate with other engineering disciplines and Design Phase Managers to successfully deliver design projects
• Assist field personnel in resolving unanticipated site conditions
• Understanding of discipline specific technical designs, QA/QC procedures, and engineering policies
• Full knowledge of engineering principles, business standards, practices, procedures, and product / program requirements
• Review plans and specifications for constructability, and safety

QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate from a four-year college or university with Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (BSCE preferred) or related Engineering program. Strongly preferred the degree is from a school of engineering with at least one curriculum accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) as a professional engineering curriculum
• 2+ years of experience in a similar role
• Proficient in engineering theories, principles and practices of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations and preparing and presenting recommendations
• 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 
• Ability to travel up to 25%
• Preferred experience in software applications such as AutoCad, AutoDesk Civil 3D (grading creation tools a plus), Civil 3D Grading Optimization, PVCase Ground Mount, Bluebeam Revu, and Microsoft Office
• Preferred experience in creating grading plans, developing proposed surface models, and balancing earthwork volumes

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  

The base pay range for this role is $84,100 - $113,500. (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 individual’s knowledge, skills, and experience, with consideration given to internal equity.

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Please make note:

• Visa sponsorship is offered for this position.
• Our postings are typically open a minimum of 5 days and an average of 44 days. 

ABOUT MORTENSON

As a top builder, developer, and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction), 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. 

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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 accepted without 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.