Designer I or II or III – Solar
Mortenson is currently seeking a Designer I or II or III – Solar that will be responsible for the drawing preparation, drafting, and design engineering for utility scale Solar projects (> 100 MWdc) and others as requested. Will also be responsible for working closely with other engineering, design, estimating, and construction team members to coordinate overall design package and requirements.
SUMMARY This position offers opportunities at levels 1, 2 and 3, allowing candidates to apply based on their experience and qualifications. Compensation for this role is determined based on factors such as experience and location.
Hiring Locations: Minneapolis, MN / Denver, CO / Fargo, ND / San Antonio, TX
RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD)/Designer support for proposals, estimating, procurement, construction and design change scoping packages in support of the engineering process
Prepare, provide guidance, or assist in preparing and developing the engineering drawings and deliverables for primarily utility scale solar projects with engineering oversight
Electrical one-line and three-line diagrams
Layout Drawings of the site including PV module/tracker placement, inverter placement, electrical/instrumentation equipment placement, and cable routing.
Drawings detailing the installations
Bill of materials and cable schedules
Maintain a variety of related records, databases and reports
Provide technical drafting support in the creation of construction drawing sets
Compile engineering data from drawings or field notes
Perform arithmetic computations using specified formulas
Provide direction and guidance to other drafters and designers
Ensure design schedules are met including regularly providing project status updates to Project Engineer
Effectively plan, organize, schedule and monitor work activities
Thoroughly and accurately develop correspondence, documentation and sketches
Conduct project detailed designs aligned with our customer requirements and Mortenson’s best practice standards
Learn and follow company and client drawing standards and procedures
Prepare design packages by developing the design requirements with the engineer and coordinating integration of other design groups input into the final documents
Coordinate with other engineering disciplines and Design Phase Managers to successfully deliver design projects
Revise existing drawings and prepare new drawings of basic components from explicit verbal or written instructions or detailed sketches
Utilize technical understanding of solar design principles to provide design leadership and innovation
Perform a broad scope of Designer assignments of moderate difficulty and CADD assignments of high difficulty
Effectively work and build relationships with those of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels
QUALIFICATIONS
Associates or Bachelor technical degree in Engineering Technology, architecture, or related field
Advanced understanding of discipline specific technical designs, QA/QC procedures, and engineering policies
Knowledge of business standards, practices, procedures, and product / program requirements
Working knowledge of or are familiar with software packages:
Required Knowledge: AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical
Familiarity: AutoCAD Civil 3D, AutoLISP/CAD automation, AutoCAD Construction Cloud, Google Earth, ArcGIS/GIS, MicroStation, Primtech, Revit, Geopak, InRoads
Proficient in the use of computer-aided design software and Microsoft Office
Proficient in CADD theories and principles
Ability to perform basic designer assignments independently and handle multiple projects with shifting priorities
Active listening skills and effective communication including an openness to diverse input and feedback
Ability to travel up to 10%
Designer I Qualifications
Associate degree in CADD preferred
2+ years of design experience as a practicing designer/technician
Experience in the utility scale or commercial & industrial (C&I) solar industry
Designer II Qualifications
Associate degree in CADD preferred
4+ years of design experience as a practicing designer/technician
Experience in the utility scale or commercial & industrial (C&I) solar industry
Designer III Qualifications
Associate degree in CADD preferred
6+ years of design experience as a practicing designer/technician
Experience in the utility scale or commercial & industrial (C&I) solar industry
The base pay range for this role is $82,400 – $151,800. (Actual range is higher for the following office locations: Denver, CO and Chicago, IL – 5%, Seattle, WA, and Portland, OR – 10%, Washington, D.C. – 12.5%).
Base pay is positioned within the range based on several factors including an individual’s knowledge, skills, and experience, with consideration given to internal equity.
Benefits (for Non-Craft & Non-Union Craft working 25+ hours / week)
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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Please make note:
Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.
Our postings are typically open a minimum of 5 days and an average of 44 days.
ABOUT MORTENSON As a top builder, developer, and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction), our expertise spans markets like sports, renewable energy, data centers, healthcare, and more. We are builders at heart, working to ensure the built environment has a lasting positive impact.
Let’s Redefine Possible®
Equal Employment Opportunity Your uniqueness brings new and creative perspectives to the team. Mortenson is committed to providing equal opportunities of employment (EOE) to all individuals, regardless of your race, religion, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status or any other legally protected category.
Other Items to Note
Mortenson reserves the right to hire any individual without legal or financial obligation on unwanted solicitations. No agency emails, calls, or solicitations are accepted without a valid agreement.
Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status, 0-1, TN, CPT, OPT, etc.). We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
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SUMMARY This position offers opportunities at levels 1, 2 and 3, allowing candidates to apply based on their experience and qualifications. Compensation for this role is determined based on factors such as experience and location.
Hiring Locations: Minneapolis, MN / Denver, CO / Fargo, ND / San Antonio, TX
RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD)/Designer support for proposals, estimating, procurement, construction and design change scoping packages in support of the engineering process
Prepare, provide guidance, or assist in preparing and developing the engineering drawings and deliverables for primarily utility scale solar projects with engineering oversight
Electrical one-line and three-line diagrams
Layout Drawings of the site including PV module/tracker placement, inverter placement, electrical/instrumentation equipment placement, and cable routing.
Drawings detailing the installations
Bill of materials and cable schedules
Maintain a variety of related records, databases and reports
Provide technical drafting support in the creation of construction drawing sets
Compile engineering data from drawings or field notes
Perform arithmetic computations using specified formulas
Provide direction and guidance to other drafters and designers
Ensure design schedules are met including regularly providing project status updates to Project Engineer
Effectively plan, organize, schedule and monitor work activities
Thoroughly and accurately develop correspondence, documentation and sketches
Conduct project detailed designs aligned with our customer requirements and Mortenson’s best practice standards
Learn and follow company and client drawing standards and procedures
Prepare design packages by developing the design requirements with the engineer and coordinating integration of other design groups input into the final documents
Coordinate with other engineering disciplines and Design Phase Managers to successfully deliver design projects
Revise existing drawings and prepare new drawings of basic components from explicit verbal or written instructions or detailed sketches
Utilize technical understanding of solar design principles to provide design leadership and innovation
Perform a broad scope of Designer assignments of moderate difficulty and CADD assignments of high difficulty
Effectively work and build relationships with those of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels
QUALIFICATIONS
Associates or Bachelor technical degree in Engineering Technology, architecture, or related field
Advanced understanding of discipline specific technical designs, QA/QC procedures, and engineering policies
Knowledge of business standards, practices, procedures, and product / program requirements
Working knowledge of or are familiar with software packages:
Required Knowledge: AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical
Familiarity: AutoCAD Civil 3D, AutoLISP/CAD automation, AutoCAD Construction Cloud, Google Earth, ArcGIS/GIS, MicroStation, Primtech, Revit, Geopak, InRoads
Proficient in the use of computer-aided design software and Microsoft Office
Proficient in CADD theories and principles
Ability to perform basic designer assignments independently and handle multiple projects with shifting priorities
Active listening skills and effective communication including an openness to diverse input and feedback
Ability to travel up to 10%
Designer I Qualifications
Associate degree in CADD preferred
2+ years of design experience as a practicing designer/technician
Experience in the utility scale or commercial & industrial (C&I) solar industry
Designer II Qualifications
Associate degree in CADD preferred
4+ years of design experience as a practicing designer/technician
Experience in the utility scale or commercial & industrial (C&I) solar industry
Designer III Qualifications
Associate degree in CADD preferred
6+ years of design experience as a practicing designer/technician
Experience in the utility scale or commercial & industrial (C&I) solar industry
The base pay range for this role is $82,400 – $151,800. (Actual range is higher for the following office locations: Denver, CO and Chicago, IL – 5%, Seattle, WA, and Portland, OR – 10%, Washington, D.C. – 12.5%).
Base pay is positioned within the range based on several factors including an individual’s knowledge, skills, and experience, with consideration given to internal equity.
Benefits (for Non-Craft & Non-Union Craft working 25+ hours / week)
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
#LI-JY1#LI-hybrid
Please make note:
Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.
Our postings are typically open a minimum of 5 days and an average of 44 days.
ABOUT MORTENSON As a top builder, developer, and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction), our expertise spans markets like sports, renewable energy, data centers, healthcare, and more. We are builders at heart, working to ensure the built environment has a lasting positive impact.
Let’s Redefine Possible®
Equal Employment Opportunity Your uniqueness brings new and creative perspectives to the team. Mortenson is committed to providing equal opportunities of employment (EOE) to all individuals, regardless of your race, religion, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status or any other legally protected category.
Other Items to Note
Mortenson reserves the right to hire any individual without legal or financial obligation on unwanted solicitations. No agency emails, calls, or solicitations are accepted without a valid agreement.
Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status, 0-1, TN, CPT, OPT, etc.). We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
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