Field Engineer - Wind

Position Overview

Mortenson is currently seeking a Field Engineer that will be responsible for participating in the active management of construction projects by problem solving, performing various processes and applying basic construction management or engineering techniques and analyses. NOTE: This position will travel anywhere throughout the United States 100% of the time to various project locations (with regular rotations home every 3 weeks). Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status.

Location: Anywhere in the United States
Salary: $79,000 - 96,000 per year

Key Responsibilities

• Provide pre-construction support
• Manage submittal and RFI processes for DFW
• Evaluate and distribute project design and engineering documents
• Prepare team for site mobilization and research living arrangements
• Prepare turnover binder templates and assist with pre-mobilization kickoff meetings
• Arrange short form subcontracts with local entities (power, trailers, housing)
• Draft subcontracts and purchase agreements
• Utilize Best Practice Database for SWIs, quality documents, and prep meetings
• Manage QA/QC as per Project Quality Plan and oversee inventory process
• Coordinate DFW prep meetings, inspections, and punch list final inspections

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Prior experience on construction job sites preferred
• Current driver's license
• Ability to independently apply principles and theories of construction management or engineering
• Ability to interpret technical instructions and documents (e.g., blueprints, design documents)
• Basic knowledge of project management principles (scheduling, estimating)
• Basic to intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and internet
• Ability to learn and use construction management software
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to build relationships and transfer information between different levels of workers
• Ability to multitask
• Active listening skills and effective communication
• Ability to travel up to 100%

Benefits & Perks

• 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