Electrical Engineer

$74,000 - $99,900/Yr

M. A. Mortenson Company - Minneapolis, MN

Full-time - Entry Level

Minneapolis, MN

Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction

About the position

As an Electrical Engineer at Mortenson, you will provide essential technical electrical support throughout construction projects. This field-based role requires a dynamic and motivated individual who can work collaboratively with various staff levels in a fast-paced environment, ensuring exceptional customer service and maintaining professionalism and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Resolve the best layout of collection system considering constraints such as overhead/underground, follow roads/cross country, and junction box locations.
• Perform system loss calculations (100% output/annualized).
• Ensure subcontractors understand the project scope during the bidding process and provide electrical engineering resources throughout the project.
• Review manufacturer provided data and determine the extent of scope for the electrical portion of the project, including wiring requirements and electrical characteristics.
• Develop one-line diagrams of collection systems and substations, maintaining standard details of electrical construction typical to Mortenson projects.
• Verify that construction aligns with electrical engineering design drawings, including preparatory meetings and quality assurance/quality control.
• Run and own the electrical engineering design and equipment procurement through submittals, transmittals, and requests for information.
• Communicate with local utilities to ensure integration with the electrical grid.
• Provide technical expertise to all parties concerned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering by summer 2025.
• Willingness to be mobile/relocate frequently for project assignments based on business needs.
• Possess a current driver's license and have access to reliable transportation.

Nice-to-haves

• Previous related internship experience.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to effectively handle multiple tasks.
• Passionate about working effectively with teams of diverse backgrounds and varying organizational levels.
• Demonstrate strong collaboration and communication skills, showing initiative and leadership.
• Ability to identify and solve issues in the field.
• Positive and professional attitude with exemplary customer service skills.
• Basic understanding of construction law and generally accepted business practices.
• Working knowledge of NEC code and NE safety code.

Benefits

• Medical and prescription drug plans with no additional cost vision coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program offering online mental health tools and free therapy sessions.
• Dental plan.
• 401k retirement plan with generous matching and profit-sharing contributions.
• Paid time off, holidays, bereavement, parental leave, and other paid leaves.
• Life, AD&D, business travel accident, and disability insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Adoption Assistance.
• Gym Membership Discount Program.
• Identity Theft Protection.