An Electrical Substation Engineer is responsible for substation design including schematic development, physical layouts, equipment, and construction cost estimates.
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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
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:
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
