Solar Design Engineer I and II - Civil and Structural

Mortenson is currently seeking a Minneapolis-based Solar Design Engineer I or II to join their Solar group specializing in civil, geotechnical, and tracker foundation design. This position focuses on earthwork analysis and tracker foundation design during the preconstruction/design phase of solar projects, collaborating closely with internal teams and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Review owner-supplied documents (e.g. geotechnical reports, pull testing, tracker reactions, and scopes of work) and apply findings to civil and structural designs
• Validate topographic elevation data and lead efforts to ensure its accuracy
• Perform site grading and stormwater management design using terrain data
• Coordinate tracker pile projection height design with respect to racking design criteria, clearance requirements, grading, hydrology, and topographic survey
• Utilize site specific wind and corrosion studies to optimize piles for estimate
• Contribute to the development of 30% construction documents in-house
• Participate and/or lead design reviews of civil, geotechnical and structural design submittals
• Review civil, geotechnical and structural designs to ensure compliance with owner requirements and industry standards
• Collaborate with Estimating, Design Phase, Operations and Category Management teams
• Promote designs that are optimized for performance, quality, safety and overall cost efficiency
• Continually learn what the new solar industry trends are and become a subject matter expert
• Attend solar industry conferences and other forums

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in civil, structural, geotechnical or mechanical engineering or related field
• Minimum 1 year of experience in civil, geotechnical or structural engineering preferred
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Civil3D and/or ArcGIS or related design software
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Creative thinker with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field for Solar Design Engineer I
• Working knowledge of NEC code and NFPA standards a plus for Solar Design Engineer I
• Basic understanding of construction techniques and project management practices for Solar Design Engineer I
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or other related field for Solar Design Engineer II
• Minimum two years in Solar PV construction management or system design, preferably utility scale for Solar Design Engineer II
• Working knowledge of NEC code and NFPA standards a plus for Solar Design Engineer II
• Basic understanding of construction techniques and project management practices for Solar Design Engineer II
• Solar and renewables experience preferred
• Experience with LPILE preferred
• Coding experience in Python preferred

Benefits

• 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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