Sr. Engineer - Automation

A DAY IN THE LIFE

As a Senior Engineer – Automation, you'll play a key role in developing innovative automation solutions that improve engineering efficiency, accuracy, and productivity across utility-scale renewable energy projects. You'll independently design, develop, and maintain engineering tools, custom software, scripts, data pipelines, and AI-enabled workflows that streamline design, estimating, and project engineering processes.

A typical day may involve collaborating with civil, structural, geotechnical, electrical, and electrical studies teams to identify opportunities for automation, solve complex technical challenges, and develop tools that simplify engineering workflows. You'll lead automation initiatives from concept through deployment, working closely with cross-functional teams to integrate new technologies, improve data accuracy, reduce manual processes, and enhance engineering quality.

STEP INTO THE ROLE

• Independently automates existing engineering workflows to support project design, estimating, and project execution, increasing the quality of engineering designs and proposals.
• Develops and maintains assigned tools and applications end-to-end, following the team’s development standards, version control (e.g., Git), and code-review practices.
• Partners with disciplined engineers to translate engineering, estimating, and proposal needs into well-scoped technical requirements and sound solution designs; builds tools for new design processes.
• Interfaces with data pipelines, APIs, databases, and system integrations that move project, design, quantity, and cost data reliably between engineering, estimating, and business systems.
• Implements AI and machine learning capabilities, including large language model (LLM) workflows, document review, and data extraction that increase efficiency.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

• Minimum of four (4) years of relevant experience is required, including two (2) years of code-writing experience.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License.
• Minimal travel required.

WHAT SETS YOU APART

• Experience in mentoring or providing technical guidance to junior engineers or developers is preferred.
• Experience automating engineering, design, or estimating workflows is preferred.
• Previous engineering or construction-related experience in a related industry (e.g., heavy civil, industrial, utilities, power generation) is preferred; renewables-focused experience is a plus. 
• Experience developing engineering automation tools, custom software, scripts, and data-driven solutions that improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Strong programming skills in Python, SQL, C#, or similar languages, with experience integrating engineering software and automating technical workflows.

HOW WE INVEST IN YOU

• Competitive pay
• 100% employer paid HDHP insurance premiums for employees
• 401(k) with company match
• HSA and FSA options
• Dental and Vision insurance
• Education Assistance (Tuition Reimbursement)
• Work/Life balance
• Employee/Family focused culture
• Gym on site
• And more!

Blattner is not able to sponsor H-1B visas or permanent residency for this or any position. We are able to consider candidates who hold valid, independent work authorization (e.g., U.S. citizenship, permanent residency, or other valid, non-expired work authorization). 

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WHO ARE WE? 

With more than 115 years of construction experience, Blattner has played a vital role in building America’s critical infrastructure, ranging from railroads and highways to dams and mines. Since 1997, the company has focused on renewable energy solutions and is responsible for some of the most significant solar, wind and storage projects in the U.S. Today, Blattner has installed over 20% of America’s utility-scale wind, solar and energy storage capacity. Blattner Company is the parent company of Blattner Energy and D.H. Blattner & Sons, of which all are members of the Quanta Services family of companies. Company headquarters are in Avon, Minnesota.

Blattner is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Blattner will not tolerate discrimination against any applicant for employment or employee on the basis of age (40 and over), ancestry, color, religious creed, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, mental disability, military or veteran status, national origin, physical disability, race, receipt of public assistance, sex, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. This commitment governs all aspects of employment including, but not limited to: hiring, promotion, demotion, transfer, layoff, termination, compensation, discipline, and access to benefits and training. Additionally, Blattner is committed, in accordance with applicable law, to making reasonable accommodations for job applicants and employees based on a qualifying disability, a sincerely held religious belief or practice, and for pregnancy, childbirth or related health conditions. Applicants and employees who feel they have experienced or witnessed discrimination or who wishes to request a reasonable accommodation should contact the Human Resources Department. Blattner prohibits retaliation against any individual for making a complaint under this policy, for opposing discrimination, for participating in an investigation pursuant to this policy, or for requesting a reasonable accommodation.