Robotics Innovation Engineer - Civil

Innovation Engineer

SUMMARY

Purpose of Position:

Responsible for advancing robotics, autonomy, and other transformative innovations from concept through full-scale deployment across our projects. This role serves as the bridge between field operations, technology partners, and internal stakeholders, translating real-world jobsite feedback into practical solutions that improve safety, productivity, and operational performance. Responsibilities include evaluating, piloting, and scaling autonomous systems, robotic technologies, construction process improvements, automation initiatives, and custom-built tools, while helping guide the development and refinement of products based on field experience and operational needs.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Review and refine objectives, business case, market viability, and development feasibility for each concept

Create comparative estimates to predict development costs and contrast potential financial outcomes of proposed solutions

Identify and partner with internal and external agents to design, manufacture, and test innovative products, processes, or systems

Navigate vendor, OEM, customer relationships, contracts, and regulatory environment

Apply legal procedures and confidentiality measures to protect intellectual property

Ensure innovations are functional and accepted by the operational team, being transparent about those that do not meet requirements

Communicate and celebrate failures as learning mechanisms

Quantify and communicate positive results, promoting team contributions

Build relationships with individuals of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels

Perform other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum two-year technical degree or bachelor's degree in relevant fields (e.g., Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Construction Management)

2-5 years' experience in Innovation, Rapid Prototyping, Product Development, Tool Design & Fabrication, Robotics, Electrical Integration, or similar fields

Construction experience or adjacent field preferred

Current driver's license

Excellent problem-identification and creative problem-solving skills

Ability to manage multiple, complex initiatives and act as an agent of change

Strong comprehension of the built environment, tools, processes, and construction management challenges

Advanced Microsoft 365 Suite and web application skills

Fundamental estimating and scheduling capabilities

Ability to travel up to 50%

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 concierge with extensive work-life resources

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption Assistance

Gym Membership Discount Program

The base pay range for this role is $77,00 MIN - $115,600 MAX. (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.

Let’s Redefine Possible®

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.

Other Items to Note

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.