Engineer I

Job Title

Engineer I

Job Description

Locations: Minneapolis, MN; Denver, CO; Fargo, ND; San Antonio, Texas

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

Responsibilities

Performs basic engineering tasks and calculations under supervision, supporting project design and execution across multiple phases including engineering support for proposals, estimating, procurement, detailed design and construction.

Collaborate with design teams to ensure coordination and compliance with standards, customer requirements and best practices.

Assists in reviewing vendor documentation, validating field conditions, and resolving site issues.

Interfaces with operating group partners, customers and gathers technical data to recommend solutions.

Contributes to detailed design work and supports senior engineers.

Basic understanding of discipline specific technical designs, follows business standards/procedures, Quality control procedures, and engineering policies

ABET accredited degree, EIT preferred and ability to get PE license in the future (SCADA roles not required)

Ability to work on a team and perform individual tasks

Project Assignment

You will have the opportunity to join our team in one of our many groups, with placement aligned by individual interests and evolving organizational priorities. Project and team placement promote meaningful work, professional growth, and broad exposure to strategic initiatives that drive enterprise impact.

Examples of our groups include but are not limited to:

Electrical/Computer Engineer Roles:

• Battery Storage
• Wind
• Solar
• System Studies
• SCADA
• Substation Protection and Controls/Relay
• Substation Physical
• Substation Application
• EV/Microgrid

Civil/Structural Engineer Roles

• Substation Structural
• Pile Design
• Transmission Line
• Civil Grading

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 Electrical Engineers, Civil Engineers, Structural Engineers, Computer Engineering/Science or related major by summer 2027
• Applicable mathematical skills
• Are willing to be mobile / relocate frequently, for project assignments, based on needs of the business
• 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.

Job Info

• Job Identification 23238
• Job Category Engineer
• Posting Date 08/10/2026, 04:53 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 700 Meadow Ln N, Minneapolis, MN, 55422, US