Solar Design Engineer I and II - Civil and Structural

Mortenson

📍 United States, Minnesota, United States

Full-time Engineers Posted March 01, 2026

Job Description

Mortenson is currently seeking Minneapolis-based Solar Design Engineer I or II to join our Solar group specializing in civil, geotechnical, and tracker foundation design to join our Solar Group. This position focuses on earthwork analysis and tracker foundation design during the preconstruction/ design phase of solar projects. In this role, you will create, implement, manage and continually improve our grading strategies, stormwater management design, and tracker pile designs, collaborating closely with internal teams and external partners. 

Location: Minnesota- Headquarters (hybrid)

Travel: Minimal up to 10%

Responsibilities

  • Review owner-supplied documents (. 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 mana...