Mortenson Construction

Construction SCADA Controls Manager I and II- Solar

Mortenson Construction$125K — $188K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years in utility-scale Solar installations
  • Proficiency in low, medium, and high voltage technical knowledge
  • Specialized knowledge in electrical DC systems and controls
  • Current driver's license
  • Understanding of utility-scale Solar systems and control schemes
  • Familiarity with NESC, NEC, IEEE, NEMA, and OSHA codes.

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical electrical support for Solar projects
  • Review design documents for compliance issues
  • Ensure understanding of PPA and interconnection requirements
  • Coordinate specifications with engineering teams
  • Conduct operational analysis to guide project teams
  • Serve as the primary customer contact for project performance issues
  • Mentor and train field personnel in electrical tasks
  • Implement safety programs and oversee technical troubleshooting.

Benefits

  • Medical and prescription drug plans with vision coverage
  • Comprehensive dental plan
  • 401k retirement plan with generous employer match
  • Paid time off, holidays, and paid leave
  • Employer-paid life and disability insurance
  • Access to mental health resources and work-life concierge
  • Tuition reimbursement for continuing education
  • Support for adoption assistance
  • Discount gym membership program
Full Job Description
Job Description

Mortenson is currently seeking an experienced SCADA Controls Manager I or II to join our Solar groupresponsible for providing project management and design leadership, as well as effective customer relationship management with new and existing customers. Support our continued growth by aiding in the development, roll-out and execution of early-stage Solar planning and development service offerings and providing technical support throughout the testing and commissioning of Solar projects.

Location: Any home base location in the United States; preference given to those that can work from MN-HQ or Denver office (other regional offices will be considered)

Travel: Ability to travel 30% to 50%

This position offers opportunities at both levels 1 and 2, allowing candidates to apply based on their experience and qualifications. Compensation for this role is determined based on factors such as experience and location.

RESPONSIBILTIES

  • Technical electrical support


  • Review design documents to ensure compliance with contract expectations, noting and resolving issues or conflicts that could impact installation or other trades involved with project


  • Review contractual design, commissioning, testing, and turnover requirements.


  • Understanding of PPA and Interconnection design, testing and turnover requirements.


  • Coordinate plans and specifications with engineers, identifying and clarifying any discrepancies


  • Provide operational analysis and be able to provide technical guidance to Mortenson project teams and trade partners for troubleshooting performance issues


  • Provide updates and guidance to customers regarding their questions/concerns regarding the performance of projects


  • Provide guidance to Mortenson project teams with regards to what issues are/are not in Mortenson's contractual scope to address/rectify


  • Ability to simplify complex technical issues to audiences that are not as technically knowledgeable.


Onsite electrical team support

  • Coach, mentor and train field personnel, forepersons, and superintendents


  • Establish and nurture teamwork environment


  • Ensure crews have technical resources and support


  • Provide work direction


  • Identify input for hiring needs and participate in hiring, discipline, and dismissal decisions if needed


  • Develop leadership potential through appropriate task assignments and career growth opportunities


  • Implement Mortenson's Zero Injury Safety Program at project site


  • Assist with technical troubleshooting during commissioning as necessary


QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent field experience


  • Minimum 5 years working with Solar installations, ideally at the utility-scale.


  • Low, medium, and high voltage technical knowledge proficiency


  • Specialized knowledge/experience in an area of electrical DC systems, low voltage AC systems, controls, and substations


  • Current driver's license


  • Detailed understanding of utility-scale Solar installations and associated control schemes


  • Understanding of networking and communication systems as they pertain to utility-scale installations


  • SCADA equipment programming and troubleshooting as PLC's, HMI's, Network switches


  • Working knowledge of latest NESC, NEC, IEEE, NEMA, and OSHA codes and standards and industry safety requirements and methods


  • Electrical Construction Management-Physical electrical understanding and Cost issue understanding


  • Commissioning-PPA Understanding and LGIA understanding, commissioning planning and execution of testing, commissioning scopes


  • Strong Teamwork Orientation -Leader of people and issues, especially in a group and with a customer and many other technical parties


  • Ability to work through technical and ambiguous electrical problems organize and manage multiple project tasks


  • Technical consensus building capabilities, working with internal / external partners to define technical direction


  • Technical risk understanding and how to manage it.


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 concierge with extensive work-life resources


  • Tuition reimbursement


  • Adoption Assistance


  • Gym Membership Discount Program


SCADA Controls Manager I

  • MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: [see above]


  • The base pay range for this role is $125,600 - $188,400


SCADA Controls Manager II

  • MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:


  • Bachelor's degree in construction, Civil, Architectural, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering, or 10 years of equivalent field experience


  • Minimum seven years of construction management or commissioning experience, preferably with an MEP Contractor or Commissioning firm


  • The base pay range for this role is $144,300 - $216,500


(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. This position is eligible for Mortenson's incentive plan.

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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 Construction

Mortenson Construction is a construction company that provides services in the areas of commercial, institutional, and energy construction. The company offers planning, design, and construction management services for various projects, including healthcare, education, sports, and entertainment facilities, as well as wind, solar, and hydroelectric power plants. Mortenson Construction serves clients in the public and private sectors, including federal, state, and local governments, as well as commercial and institutional clients. The company was founded in 1954 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Learn more about Mortenson Construction
Size
7,000 employees
Industry
Net Income
$200 million
5 Year Trend
+10%
Revenue
$5 billion

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