SOCIETY OF WOMEN
ENGINEERS (SWE)
Mortenson is proudly powering progress and
elevating women in construction and engineering.
Join Mortenson at WE24
WE24 in Chicago, IL is the Society of Women Engineers' (SWE) flagship event and the world’s largest career fair for women engineers and technologists. Hundreds of organizations committed to advancing women in STEM will be in attendance and most of the WE24 attendees are experienced professionals. Attendees will be inspired to explore technology advancements, emerging trends, and best practices via 200+ dedicated sessions and multiple panel discussions led by top experts, content creators, and innovators.
WE24 is also a great opportunity for early-career professionals and aspiring leaders to nurture their career growth and development. Along with individual networking, SWE Affinity Group meetups and special events, students and aspiring professionals can increase their chances of gaining an interview or receiving an offer by connecting with recruiters at the career fair.
Meet us at our Hospitality Suite
You’re invited to join us at our hospitality suite at WE24! You will have the chance to meet operations team members, recruiters, and leaders from Mortenson. It’s a great opportunity to get to know Mortenson in a more informal setting, with the ability to ask questions of and hear stories from our team and learn about the diverse range of employment opportunities available.
There’s no guest list and everyone is welcome. We’ll have complimentary food and drinks, fun, and some surprises in store– so come and tell us about your career goals. We’re excited to chat about how Mortenson can help you reach them.
2024 Event Info
SWE National Conference 2024
October 24-26
McCormick Place Convention Center
Chicago, IL
Booth #1429
Mortenson Hospitality Suite
Thursday, October 24, 2024
7:30 - 9:30 p.m.
West Building of McCormick Place
Room 194AB
Our Team Speaking at WE24
Our team is pleased to be presenting at the event! Come check us out.
Session: Powering Progress: Innovations in Construction and Renewable Energy Solutions
Saturday, October 26, 2024
2:45-3:30 PM CT
MPCCW – 194 AB
Renewable energy is on a course to shatter growth records as more investments are made to decarbonize our planet. In 2023 alone, renewable energy capacity globally grew by 50% or 510+ gigawatts (that's enough to power ~450 million homes for one year). To keep up this pace and reach our world's decarbonization goals, innovations need to be made to continue to reduce cost, make technology advancements, scale projects, accelerate construction, and find additional talent.
Mortenson, a renewable energy EPC (contractor that focuses on engineering, procurement, and construction), is rethinking every aspect of how we design and build our renewable energy projects to help with these challenges. By leveraging innovative virtual design and construction technologies, developing modular designs to streamline construction, and implementing automation solutions, renewable work can be done easier, safer, and faster for team members. Join us as Mortenson leaders Erin Saewert, Director of Operations - EV and Microgrid Infrastructure, and Sheryl Van Anne, Vice President & General Manager - Chicago, share key learnings any inspire the industry in our session, Powering Progress: Innovations in Construction and Renewable Energy Solutions.
Sheryl Van Anne, Vice President & General Manager - Chicago 
Erin Saewert, Director of Operations - EV and Microgrid Infrastructure Mortenson on SWE's Corporate Partnership Council
We proudly extend our partnership and impact with SWE year-round serving on the Corporate Partnership Council (CPC). Alongside SWE's leadership, its dedicated members, and other like-minded organizations, we're driving gender equity in engineering, construction, and technology. SWE’s CPC collaborates on best practices, tackles recruitment, retention, and advancement challenges, and supports initiatives in diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, all of which are top of mind at Mortenson. In our partnership, we proudly provide significant financial support for SWE and its programs, offer industry insight and guidance, and champion opportunities for women in the workforce.
About Mortenson
We are a construction industry leader in markets like sports facilities, renewable energy, data centers and healthcare, but Mortenson is more than just a construction company. Joining Mortenson means becoming part of a dynamic and collaborative team that embraces innovation, values excellence, and is deeply committed to making a positive impact in the communities we serve.
Find Your Reason
What is SWE?
The Society of Women Engineers (SWE) is a not-for-profit educational and service organization that empowers women to succeed and advance in engineering and be recognized for their life-changing contributions as engineers and leaders. Since 1950, SWE has given women engineers a unique place and voice within the engineering industry and has over 40,000 individual members with over 300 collegiate member sections and 100 member sections.
SWE works to establish engineering as a highly desirable career for women through training and development programs, networking opportunities, scholarships alongside outreach and advocacy activities. The organization is centered around a passion for member success and continues to evolve with the challenges and opportunities reflected in today’s engineering and technology specialties.
Why go to the SWE WE24 Convention?
- Connect with recruiters, companies, and organizations to learn about career opportunities
- Increase your knowledge of emerging technology trends and best practices
- Network with attendees and community members
- Learn about career development and even get help with your resumé
- Be a part of the world’s largest career fair for women in STEM
Mortenson by the numbers
$5.5B
2023 revenue
13
regional offices
across the US
34
best workplace
awards (last 5 years)
6,000+
team members
Championing Careers for Women in Construction
For many women considering a career in construction, the thought of going into a traditionally male-dominated field can be intimidating or feel restrictive. At first glance, employment numbers seem to reinforce this misconception, as less than 11% of the construction industry workforce and 4% of all tradespeople are women, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
However, there is good news. A deeper look at the same employment data also shows significant progress in female participation in the industry over the last decade. The number of women in construction has doubled in the last 10 years.
Read more about our efforts and commitment to women in construction.
Internship to Full-time Success Story
As an intern who was hired on full-time, Yossan experienced a foundation she could truly build upon. The meaningful connections she’s found and fostered at Mortenson have given her freedom to flourish and find her niche as she excels within the company.
