Mortenson is a top builder, developer, and EPC company specializing in various markets including renewable energy. They are seeking a Solar Design Engineer I or II to focus on civil, geotechnical, and tracker foundation design, emphasizing earthwork analysis and design during the preconstruction phase of solar projects.
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
- 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
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or other related field
- Minimum 1 year of experience in civil, geotechnical or structural engineering preferred
- Solar and renewables experience preferred
- Experience with LPILE preferred
- Coding experience in Python preferred
- Minimum two years in Solar PV construction management or system design, preferably utility scale
- Working knowledge of NEC code and NFPA standards a plus
- Basic understanding of construction techniques and project management practices
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
Company Overview
Mortenson is a U.S.-based, top-25 builder, developer and provider of energy and engineering services committed to helping organizations move their strategies forward. It was founded in 1954, and is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is https://www.mortenson.com.
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