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Design Phase Engineer I

Mortenson Construction
Minneapolis, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 5/29/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/28/2026

SUMMARY

Mortenson is currently seeking an experienced Design Phase Engineer I that will provide support to project leadership during the design phase as it relates to customer experience, financial performance, scheduling, estimating, design and planning resulting in a smooth transition to construction operations. This role will focus on stormwater issues and plans.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Support the project team in achieving scope and budget alignment, schedule alignment, an integrated team experience, construction readiness, and excellent financial performance

  • Assist with establishing and managing project budget and scope expectations, budget trending logs, and any associated communications and resources

  • Create and manage project schedules and key milestones, hold team members accountable for reaching set milestones

  • Assist in regulatory approval and permitting process

  • Assist in the preparation of bid packages and contract manuals

  • Support bid analysis and subcontractor selection

  • Identify technical design and specification concerns, escalate as needed to achieve resolution

  • Participate in and contribute to project planning and environmental risk analysis
  • Evaluate and offer solutions for environmental risks
  • Maintain operational knowledge of environmental issues in construction, US EPA, ASTM, and other
  • applicable standards, regulations, laws, and procedures
  • Serve as resource for environmental issues or concern

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor's degree in Construction, Civil, or Architectural Engineering, Construction Management, Estimating, or equivalent field

  • Minimum of two year's relevant experience

  • Intermediate level knowledge of Microsoft Office, Project, and pertinent web application skills

  • Ability to travel up to 100%

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with stormwater issues and plans is highly desired

A few benefits offered include:

(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 conciergewith extensive work-life resources

  • Tuition reimbursement

  • Adoption Assistance

  • Gym Membership Discount Program

The base pay range for this role is $84,100 - $113,500. (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. This position is eligible for Mortenson's incentive plan.

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  • 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.

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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.

  • 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.


Mortenson is an EOE/Affirmative Action/M/F/Veteran/Disabled employer.

 

Salary : $84,100 - $113,500

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