Field Engineer- Solar

  • Mortenson
  • Minneapolis, Minnesota
  • Full Time

Mortenson is seeking a Field Engineer to join our Solar group with the ability to interact with a variety of staff at all levels in an ever-changing environment, remaining flexible, resourceful, proactive, and efficient with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality. The Field Engineer will support and complete the full cycle of field coordination issues with team members, subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers.

Location: Any home base location in the United States.

Travel: This is a 100% travel position so 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 pre-construction support
  • Manage submittal and RFI processes for specific definable features of work (DFW)
  • Evaluate and distribute project design and engineering documents
  • Prepare team for site mobilization
  • Research living arrangements for project team members
  • Prepare turnover binder templates
  • Assist with pre-mobilization kickoff meetings
  • Arrange short form subcontracts with local entities (power, trailers, housing, etc.)
  • Draft subcontracts and purchase agreements
  • Utilize Best Practice Database for SWIs, quality documents, prep meetings, etc.
  • Manage quality assurance & quality control as per Project Quality Plan
  • Oversee inventory process: inspection, offload, receiving, and storage
  • Coordinate DFW prep meetings, inspections, and punch list final inspections
  • Assist with material and equipment management
  • Manage mechanical, electrical, and plumbing coordination drawings
  • Coordinate creation of lift and formwork drawings
  • Manage production logs for work put in place
  • Track Event Management incidents related to Safety or Quality
  • Compile turnover documentation and transfer to customer
  • Assist with contract closeout with subcontractors and suppliers
  • Support final inspections and punch list process with customer
  • Provide periodic updates of submittal register to customer or architect
  • Participate in project safety audits and Zero Injury Safety Program
  • Determine alternative work methods as needed
  • Maintain schedule of timelines and ensure completion

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor's degree in Construction, Civil, Architectural Engineering or Construction Management or other science or mathematical related degree, or equivalent combination of education and technical/field experience demonstrated over multiple years
  • Previous related internship experience a plus
  • Detail orientation sufficient to organize and effectively manage multiple tasks
  • Possess basic understanding of construction law and generally accepted business practices
  • Strong teamwork orientation, initiative, communication, and problem-solving skills
  • Proven positive and professional attitude and customer service skills
  • Current driver's license

The base pay range for this role is $76,800 MIN - $96,000 MAX. (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%)

  • 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

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. Let's Redefine Possible

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.
Job ID: 480887508
Originally Posted on: 6/12/2025

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