Field Engineer

Join a team that’s passionate about building inspiring spaces and pushing the industry forward in smarter, more innovative ways. As a top builder, developer, and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction), our expertise spans markets like sports, renewable energy, data centers, healthcare, and more. At Mortenson, we’re grounded in offering meaningful work, real career growth, and a collaborative culture where your ideas and contributions matter.

We’re looking for motivated, adaptable individuals who thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy working with a diverse range of people. If you’re proactive, curious, and ready to make an impact while growing your career, check out our opportunities!

As a Field Engineer, you will support and complete the full cycle of field coordination actions with team members, subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers.

Responsibilities:

Organization, flexibility, extraordinary customer focus and strong communication are critical in performing duties which include:

Providing pre-construction support

• Lead the submittal and request for information (RFI) processes for specific definable features of work (DFW), utilizing PMA and other Project Connect programs completely to closure

• Evaluate project design and engineering documents, handling their organization and distribution to necessary parties

• Perform project-specific tasks in preparation of Pre-Mobilization Kickoff meetings

• Compile, contact, and arrange for short-form subcontracts with local entities at the project site

• Assist in drafting subcontracts and purchase agreements

Leading all aspects necessary for construction support

• Manage the quality assurance and quality control process as delineated in the Project Quality Plan

• Coordinate DFW prep meetings, initial inspections, follow-up inspections, and punch list final inspections

• Handle mechanical, electrical, and plumbing coordination drawings, shop, and as-built drawings

• Coordinate creation of lift and formwork drawings

Administering closeout processes

• Compile turnover documentation for specific DFW and transfer to customer per the project specific quality and TSO plan

• Assist Project Engineer and Project Manager with getting contract documents closed out with subcontractors and suppliers

• Support the final inspections and punch list process with the customer for specific DFW responsibilities

Other duties as assigned, including:

• Participation in project safety audits and championing Mortenson’s Zero Injury Safety Program

• Scheduling

Additional Information:

• It is likely and anticipated for Mortenson team members to participate on traveling project assignments throughout their careers. Depending upon the operating group, frequent mobility may be required

• We are currently seeking individuals to join us in 2027

Project Assignment:

Examples of our operating groups include but are not limited to:

• Renewable Energy

• Commercial

• Data Center

• Federal Contracting

• Sports and Entertainment 

Required Qualifications:

Cultivate your skills in your chosen field of study and build your career with Mortenson. We look forward to hearing from you if you:

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, Engineering, or other science or mathematical related degree by summer 2027

• Possess a current driver’s license and have access to reliable transportation

Preferred Qualifications:

• Have previous related internship experience

• Have a basic understanding of construction and generally accepted business practices

• Demonstrate strong collaboration, communication, and problem-solving skills and show initiative and leadership

• Showcase a positive and professional attitude and exemplary customer service skills

• Are detail-oriented, organized, and can effectively handle multiple competing priorities

The base compensation range for this role is $78,800 - $98,500. This position is eligible for a potential annual bonus. Base pay is positioned within the range based on several factors including an individual’s knowledge, skill and experience with consideration given to internal equity.

Mortenson provides a comprehensive benefit program to team members and their families to support their health, build long term financial security and provide the opportunity for work and life balance.

Benefits offered to non-craft, non-union, full-time team members include:  

• 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   

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.  

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.