Solar Design Engineer I – Civil and Structural

Mortenson

. Review owner-supplied documents, including geotechnical reports, pull testing, tracker reactions, and scopes of work, and apply findings to civil and structural designs .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeMinneapolis • Minnesota • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $80,900 - $123,800 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in civil, geotechnical, and structural engineering with a focus on solar design, ensuring compliance with industry standards and optimizing designs for performance and cost efficiency. Proficient in utilizing design software and collaborating across teams to deliver accurate and effective engineering solutions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Civil EngineeringGeotechnical EngineeringStructural EngineeringAutoCAD ProficiencySolar Design Experience

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Hard Skills

Site Grading DesignStormwater Management DesignTopographic Survey ValidationConstruction Document DevelopmentDesign Review Participation

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationLeadership

Tools & Technologies

Civil3DArcGISMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft WordMicrosoft PowerPoint

Industry Keywords

Solar IndustryConstruction TechniquesProject Management PracticesWind StudiesCorrosion Studies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Review owner-supplied documents, including geotechnical reports, pull testing, tracker reactions, and scopes of work, and apply findings to civil and structural designs
Validate topographic elevation data and lead efforts to ensure its accuracy
Perform site grading and stormwater management design using terrain data
Coordinate tracker pile projection height design with racking criteria, clearance requirements, grading, hydrology, and topographic surveys
Use site-specific wind and corrosion studies to optimize piles for estimates
Contribute to development of 30% construction documents in-house
Participate in and/or lead design reviews of civil, geotechnical, and structural design submittals
Review designs for compliance with owner requirements and industry standards
Collaborate with Estimating, Design Phase, Operations, and Category Management teams
Promote designs optimized for performance, quality, safety, and cost efficiency
Learn new solar industry trends and become a subject matter expert
Attend solar industry conferences and other forums

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in civil, structural, geotechnical or mechanical engineering or related field
Solar Design Engineer I: Basic understanding of construction techniques and project management practices
Solar Design Engineer II: Minimum two years of experience in civil, geotechnical or structural engineering
Solar Design Engineer II: Basic understanding of construction techniques and project management practices
Minimum one year of experience in civil, geotechnical or structural engineering preferred
Solar and renewables experience preferred
Prior internships experience preferred
Proficiency with AutoCAD, Civil3D and/or ArcGIS or related design software
Experience with LPILE preferred
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint
Visa sponsorship is not offered
Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Incentive plan eligibility