Engineer II

Mortenson

Engineer II providing technical leadership for substation projects at Mortenson. Responsible for application-level engineering support during pursuit, design, and estimation phases.

Posted 5/5/2026full-timeDenver • Colorado, Minnesota, North Dakota, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $84,100 - $113,500 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop preliminary substation layouts, one-lines, and equipment concepts to support pursuits and estimating.
Apply broad knowledge of physical, P&C, grounding, insulation coordination, AC/DC systems, and equipment ratings.
Support equipment selection strategies in coordination with Supply Chain and discipline engineers.
Perform high-level technical reviews of third-party engineering packages.
Partner with estimating and project development teams to define engineering assumptions and risks.
Support development of technical narratives and proposal exhibits.
Provide input on constructability, modularization, and execution strategies.
Coordinate application-level engineering across physical, P&C, civil/structural, SCADA, and studies disciplines.
Serve as a technical liaison with clients, utilities, vendors, and external engineers.
Mentor junior engineers and interns in substation application engineering fundamentals.
Lead technical reviews and internal alignment for complex pursuits.
Contribute to standardization, lessons learned, and continuous improvement efforts.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Understanding of discipline specific technical designs, QA/QC procedures, and engineering policies
Knowledge of engineering principles, business standards, practices, procedures, and product / program requirements
Developing project management and analytical problem solving skills
Working knowledge of or are familiar with software packages: ASPEN, ETAP, PSSE, CDEGS, AutoCAD, Microstation, Primtech, etc
Active listening skills and effective communication including an openness to diverse input and feedback
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Microsoft Excel experience to track and analyze different components and combinations
Experience in the T&D industry, preference is given, and preferred, for design experience in the Energy Storage, Solar, Wind industry
Ability to travel up to 50%
Developing knowledge in system modeling, relay coordination studies, and development of associated protective relay settings (preferred)
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
2+ years of experience in a similar role
EIT/FE (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

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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Hard Skills & Tools

substation layoutsone-linesequipment conceptsAC systemsDC systemsinsulation coordinationconstructabilitymodularizationsystem modelingrelay coordination studies

Soft Skills

analytical problem solvingactive listeningeffective communicationmentoringleadershipcollaborationtechnical liaisoncontinuous improvementopenness to feedbackproject management

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical EngineeringEITFE