Protection and Controls - Engineer I

P&C Engineer

SUMMARY

Mortenson Engineering Services is currently seeking an Engineer I or II - Protection & Control position in our Minneapolis, MN; Fargo, ND; Denver, CO or San Antonio, TX offices. This position is responsible for 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.

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 85% 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
• Moderate Project Management and analytical problem-solving skills

QUALIFICATIONS

• 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.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related Engineering program
• 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
• Minimum 0-four years related experience
• Experience in the T&D industry

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 conciergewith extensive work-life resources
• Tuition reimbursement
• Adoption Assistance
• Gym Membership Discount Program

The base pay range for this role is $79,800 - $107,700. (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 individual's knowledge, skills, and experience, with consideration given to internal equity.

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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.

ABOUT MORTENSON

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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.