[Hiring] Energy Storage - Controls Manager I or II @Mortenson

Role Description

Mortenson is currently seeking an experienced Controls Manager I or II to join our Energy Storage group responsible for providing project execution and design technical leadership, as well as effective customer relationship management with new and existing customers. 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.

• Location: Remote, any home base location in the United States
• Travel: Ability to travel up to 25%
• This position offers opportunities at both levels 1 and 2, allowing candidates to apply based on their experience and qualifications.
• Compensation for this role is determined based on factors such as experience and location.

Responsibilities

• Review design documents to ensure compliance with contract expectations, noting and resolving issues or conflicts that could impact installation or other trades involved with the project.
• Provide technical electrical support.
• Review contractual design, commissioning, testing, and turnover requirements.
• Understand PPA and Interconnection design, testing, and turnover requirements.
• Coordinate plans and specifications with engineers, identifying and clarifying any discrepancies.
• Provide operational analysis and 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.
• Guide Mortenson project teams regarding what issues are/are not in Mortenson’s contractual scope to address/rectify.
• Simplify complex technical issues for audiences that are not as technically knowledgeable.
• Coach, mentor, and train field personnel, forepersons, and superintendents.
• Establish and nurture a teamwork environment.
• Ensure crews have technical resources and support.
• Develop leadership potential through appropriate task assignments and career growth opportunities.
• Implement Mortenson’s Zero Injury Safety Program while at the project site.
• Assist with technical troubleshooting during commissioning as necessary.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent field experience.
• Minimum 5 years working with power plants utilizing inverter-based resources ideally at the utility scale.
• Low, medium, and high voltage technical knowledge proficiency.
• Specialized knowledge/experience in electrical DC systems, low voltage AC systems, controls, and substations.
• Current driver’s license.
• Detailed understanding of utility-scale power plants utilizing inverter-based resources and associated control schemes, ideally experience developing such control schemes.
• Understanding of networking and communication systems as they pertain to utility-scale installations.
• SCADA equipment programming and troubleshooting as PLCs, HMIs, Network switches.
• 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.
• Understanding of testing associated with PPAs, LGIAs, and Transmission System Operator requirements.
• 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.
• Technical consensus building capabilities, working with internal/external partners to define technical direction.
• Technical risk understanding and how to manage it.

Benefits

• 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.