Mortenson Construction

Design Phase Engineer I & II

Mortenson Construction$84K — $126K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Construction, Civil, or Architectural Engineering, Construction Management, Estimating, or a related field
  • Minimum of two years' relevant experience for Level I; four years for Level II
  • Strong teamwork orientation and initiative with effective communication skills
  • Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple project tasks
  • Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office, Project, and relevant web applications

Responsibilities

  • Support project team to ensure alignment in scope, budget, and schedules
  • Assist in managing project budget expectations and related communications
  • Create and manage project schedules and hold team accountable for milestones
  • Aid in the regulatory approval and permitting process
  • Identify and escalate technical design concerns to achieve resolution
  • Provide recommendations for constructability and logistics in design activities
  • Coordinate with teams to incorporate BIM/VDC technology into project designs

Benefits

  • Medical and prescription drug plans including vision coverage
  • Dental plan
  • 401k plan with generous company match
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Employer-paid life, AD&D, and disability insurance
  • No-Cost mental health tool and work-life resources
  • Tuition reimbursement program
  • Adoption assistance
Full Job Description
Job Description

Design Phase Engineer I and II

SUMMARY

Mortenson is currently seeking an experienced Design Phase Engineer I and II to translate owner's project expectations into design drawings, specifications, and schedules, and provide financial cost documentation. Strong communication skills are necessary as you will coordinate with staff at all levels in an ever-changing environment. Your ability to remain flexible, inventive, dedicated, and efficient with a high level of integrity and confidentiality is vital to your success in this role.

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.

RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Support the project team in achieving scope and budget alignment, schedule alignment, an integrated team experience, construction readiness, and excellent financial performance
  • Assist with establishing and managing project budget and scope expectations, budget trending logs, and any associated communications and resources
  • Create and manage project schedules and key milestones, hold team members accountable for reaching set milestones
  • Assist in regulatory approval and permitting process
  • Identify technical design and specification concerns, escalate as needed to achieve resolution
  • Provide meaningful recommendations to project's programming and conceptual design activities, ensuring constructability and logistics solutions in project design
  • Coordinate with integrated construction team to incorporate BIM/VDC modeling technology into project design phase
  • Assist with project proposal development
  • Prepare bid packages and contract manuals for subcontractors and suppliers in conjunction with project planning team
  • Analyze and track LEED requirements
  • Coordinate document and electronic interface processing
  • Model and set the tone for extraordinary customer relations
  • Gathering feedback and clarification during design process, and identify future projects
  • Other duties as assigned


QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelor's degree in Construction, Civil, or Architectural Engineering, Construction Manager, Estimating, or equivalent field
  • Strong teamwork orientation, initiative, communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills
  • Detail orientation sufficient to organize and handle multiple project tasks
  • Possess basic understanding of construction law and generally accepted business practices
  • Microsoft Office, Project, and pertinent web application skills at an intermediate level
  • Positive professional attitude, and strong customer service skills
  • Ability to interpret and communicate Mortenson policies to employees and outside parties
  • Open to change based on diverse input and feedback
  • Effectively work with those of diverse backgrounds and at all levels of the organization
  • Adaptive, effective communication and active listening skills
  • Knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action, and inclusive behaviors
  • Consistent record of including diverse members when assigning challenging and high-profile tasks
  • Ability to travel up to 100%


Design Phase Engineer I
  • MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
    • Minimum of two year's relevant experience
  • The base pay range for this role is $84,100 - $113,500


Design Phase Engineer II
  • MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
    • Minimum four years relevant experience
  • The base pay range for this role is $93,400 - $126,100


(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.

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


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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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