Mortenson Construction

Innovation Engineer

Mortenson Construction • $77K — $115K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum two-year technical degree or bachelor's degree in relevant fields (e.g., Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Construction Management)
  • 2-5 years' experience in Innovation, Rapid Prototyping, Product Development, Tool Design & Fabrication, Robotics, Electrical Integration, or similar fields
  • Construction experience or adjacent field preferred
  • Current driver's license
  • Excellent problem-identification and creative problem-solving skills
  • Ability to manage multiple, complex initiatives and act as an agent of change
  • Strong comprehension of the built environment, tools, processes, and construction management challenges
  • Advanced Microsoft 365 Suite and web application skills
  • Fundamental estimating and scheduling capabilities
  • Ability to travel up to 25%

Responsibilities

  • Review and refine objectives, business case, market viability, and development feasibility for each concept
  • Create comparative estimates to predict development costs and contrast potential financial outcomes of proposed solutions
  • Identify and partner with internal and external agents to design, manufacture, and test innovative products, processes, or systems
  • Navigate vendor, OEM, customer relationships, contracts, and regulatory environment
  • Apply legal procedures and confidentiality measures to protect intellectual property
  • Ensure innovations are functional and accepted by the operational team, being transparent about those that do not meet requirements
  • Communicate and celebrate failures as learning mechanisms
  • Quantify and communicate positive results, promoting team contributions
  • Build relationships with individuals of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels

Benefits

  • Medical and prescription drug plans that include 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
Full Job Description
Job Description

Innovation Engineer

SUMMARY

Mortenson is currently seeking an Innovation Engineer to support and promote innovative solutions for business improvement. Responsibilities include evaluating new technologies, products, and processes, and communicating successes and lessons learned. The role involves advancing solutions through market research, prototyping, and scaling.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Review and refine objectives, business case, market viability, and development feasibility for each concept


  • Create comparative estimates to predict development costs and contrast potential financial outcomes of proposed solutions


  • Identify and partner with internal and external agents to design, manufacture, and test innovative products, processes, or systems


  • Navigate vendor, OEM, customer relationships, contracts, and regulatory environment


  • Apply legal procedures and confidentiality measures to protect intellectual property


  • Ensure innovations are functional and accepted by the operational team, being transparent about those that do not meet requirements


  • Communicate and celebrate failures as learning mechanisms


  • Quantify and communicate positive results, promoting team contributions


  • Build relationships with individuals of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels


  • Perform other duties as assigned


QUALIFICATIONS

  • Minimum two-year technical degree or bachelor's degree in relevant fields (e.g., Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Construction Management)


  • 2-5 years' experience in Innovation, Rapid Prototyping, Product Development, Tool Design & Fabrication, Robotics, Electrical Integration, or similar fields


  • Construction experience or adjacent field preferred


  • Current driver's license


  • Excellent problem-identification and creative problem-solving skills


  • Ability to manage multiple, complex initiatives and act as an agent of change


  • Strong comprehension of the built environment, tools, processes, and construction management challenges


  • Advanced Microsoft 365 Suite and web application skills


  • Fundamental estimating and scheduling capabilities


  • Ability to travel up to 25%


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


The base pay range for this role is $77,000 MIN - $115,600 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%).

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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  • 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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