Energy Storage-Commissioning Manager Electrical Controls - Military Veterans
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Summary:
Mortenson is currently seeking an experienced Electrical Commissioning and Controls Manager to join our Energy Storage Group responsible for providing project management and design leadership, as well as effective customer relationship management with new and existing customers for the Energy Solutions team. Support our continued growth by aiding in the development, roll-out and execution of early-stage Energy Storage planning and development service offerings and providing technical support throughout the testing and commissioning of Energy Storage projects.
50/50 split Road (Field) & Design
Project Locations Include: MN, AZ, TX, CA, CO (Can work from a Mortenson office or from home for other 50%)
The base compensation range for this role is $122,600 - $183,900 (The 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%) This position is eligible for a potential annual bonus.]
Base pay is positioned within the range based on several factors including an individual's knowledge, skill, and experience with consideration given to internal equity.
Responsibilities:
Provide technical electrical support
- Review design documents to ensure compliance with contract expectations, noting and resolving issues or conflicts that could impact installation or other trades involved with project
- Review contractual design, commissioning, testing, and turnover requirements.
- Understanding of PPA and Interconnection design, testing and turnover requirements.
- Coordinate plans and specifications with engineers, identifying and clarifying any discrepancies
- Provide operational analysis and be able to provide technical guidance to Mortenson project teams and trade partners for troubleshooting performance issues
- Provide updates and guidance to customers regarding their questions/concerns regarding the performance of projects
- Provide guidance to Mortenson project teams with regards to what issues are/are not in Mortenson's contractual scope to address/rectify
- Ability to simplify complex technical issues to audiences that are not as technically knowledgeable.
Provide onsite support to electrical team
- Coach, mentor and train field personnel, forepersons, and superintendents
- Establish and nurture teamwork environment
- Ensure crews have technical resources and support
- Provide work direction
- Identify input for hiring needs and participate in hiring, discipline, and dismissal decisions if needed
- Develop leadership potential through appropriate task assignments and career growth opportunities
- Implement Mortenson's Zero Injury Safety Program at project site
- Assist with technical troubleshooting during commissioning as-necessary
Other duties as assigned
- Produce various reports; including Sequence of Operation instructions for equipment use
- Effectively work and build relationships with those of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels
- Lead team members by example, offer effective coaching and feedback, and effectively manage performance
- Drive complex Energy Storage performance issues to completion with relevant trade partners and customer
Requirements:
- Detailed understanding of utility-scale Energy Storage installations and associated control schemes
- Understanding of networking and communication systems as they pertain to utility-scale installations
- Working knowledge of latest NESC, NEC, IEEE, NEMA, and OSHA codes and standards and industry safety requirements and methods
- Electrical Construction Management-Physical electrical understanding and Cost issue understanding
- Commissioning-PPA Understanding and LGIA understanding, commissioning planning and execution of testing, commissioning scopes
- Strong Teamwork Orientation -Leader of people and issues, especially in a group and with a customer and many other technical parties
- Ability to work through technical and ambiguous electrical problems organize and manage multiple project tasks
- Schedule driven, on top of deliverables.
- Technical consensus building capabilities, working with internal / external partners to define technical direction
- Technical risk understanding and how to manage it.
- Organizational capabilities, to not just organize self but others, especially those who are technical/engineers.
- Basic understanding of construction law and generally accepted business practices Microsoft Office, Project, and pertinent web application skills at an intermediate level
- Positive and professional attitude, and strong customer service skills
- Ability to interpret and communicate Mortenson policies
- Active listening skills and effective communication including an openness to diverse input and feedback
- Knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity, inclusive behaviors, and Affirmative Action plans and their intended use
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent field experience
- Minimum 5 years working with Energy Storage installations, ideally at the utility-scale.
- Proficiency in low, medium, and high voltage technical knowledge
- Specialized knowledge/experience in an area of electrical DC systems, low voltage AC systems, controls, and substations
- Current driver's license
Mortenson provides a comprehensive benefits program to team members and their families to support their health, build long-term financial security and provide the opportunity for work and life balance.
Benefits offered to non-craft, non-union, full-time team members include:
- Medical and prescription drug plans - a choice between two affordable HSA-eligible medical plans that include vision coverage, expert medical second opinion, tobacco cessation program, and fertility benefits
- Dental plan
- 401k retirement plan with generous matching and profit-sharing contributions
- Paid time off, holidays, bereavement, parental leave, and other paid leaves
- Life, AD&D, business travel accident, and disability insurance
- Employee assistance program and online mental health tool and concierge
- Tuition reimbursement
- Adoption Assistance
- Gym Membership Discount Program
- Identity Theft Protection
Mortenson is an EOE/Affirmative Action/M/F/Veteran/Disabled employer.
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At Mortenson, we’re builders at heart. As a top builder, developer, and EPC in the U.S., our expertise spans markets like sports, renewable energy, data centers, healthcare, and more. With over 6,000 team members and $5.5 billion in annual revenue, we are working to ensure the built environment has a lasting positive impact.
Yet, working at Mortenson is much more than a job. We’ve received over 34 best workplace awards in the last five years and our team members inspire what’s possible every day – whether for our customers, our community, or our company.
We are fortunate to have Veterans who have brought their dedication, discipline, and leadership skills to Mortenson. This includes our Chairman and owner David Mortenson, a US Navy veteran. Their unique experiences and perspectives have enriched our company in countless ways and further our shared values to build for the greater good. Our Mortenson values echo many principles from the military:
· We value honesty and doing the right thing – even when no one is watching.
· We believe the world is what we make it and leadership capability is within all of us.
· We put others before ourselves and enable them to achieve their very best.
Veterans at Mortenson
Being a Veteran is a special badge of honor we greatly respect. We are committed to providing resources and support to help retired and transitioning active-duty service members achieve their career goals.
At Mortenson, Veterans will discover:
• An industry leading safety culture – we believe it is an obligation to work safe and our Zero Injuries safety program drives safety excellence with all of our team members
• A diverse, team-based environment focused on supporting the customer, building up our local communities and lifting others up to help them succeed
• Accredited apprenticeship programs – maximize GI Bill benefits to reduce Veteran out-of-pocket costs for continuing education
• A commitment to innovation and continuous improvement – including voices of team members in the field and ultimately making their jobs easier and safer
• Competitive pay and benefits
Through the Veteran’s Business Resource Group (BRG) at Mortenson, Veterans can connect and engage with other veterans and team members while developing their skills and gaining a unique connection to the company. The BRG provides Veterans the opportunity to:
· Create comradery and connections to enhance veteran leadership experience and capabilities
· Share stories, experiences and journeys during time of service
· Further the shared esprit de corps from our service to maximize the experience at Mortenson
· Work together to foster a work environment that is attractive to other veterans seeking employment in our industry
How to Apply
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Please make sure you have an updated resume uploaded to your RecruitMilitary profile to be considered. Once we review your resume and profile, a Mortenson recruiter will reach out to you to provide more information and to schedule an interview if there is a potential fit with the open role.