E&C Engineer

E&C Engineer

Location: Minneapolis, MN

Onsite Flexibility

Hybrid Expected office attendance Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday; travel to wind farm sites throughout Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Iowa.

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 12 months (with potential for extension and conversion to a full-time opportunity for top performers)
• Pay Rate: $50.00 $52.00 / Hour (USD)
• Shift / Schedule: Full-time day shift; approximately 40 45 hours per week; flexible start/end times; overtime permitted but generally not mandatory
• Travel Requirements: Yes travel to wind farm sites in Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Iowa; most trips are expected to be day trips; mileage reimbursed in accordance with client guidelines
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Job Summary

This role supports wind farm operations as a capital engineer, project manager, and project lead. Responsibilities include managing reliability and capital projects, coordinating fleet initiatives across multiple wind farms, financial management of projects, scheduling, planning, contractor coordination, documentation, and project execution. The primary focus is on mechanical and electrical equipment failures and associated projects. The position coordinates with operations managers and reliability engineers across 16 wind farms in Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Iowa. This is an individual contributor role with heavy cross-functional interaction in a collaborative environment requiring coordination among numerous stakeholders across multiple sites and departments. There are no direct people management responsibilities; the individual will coordinate with contractors, plant operators, supervisors, engineers, and project stakeholders but will not have direct reports. The role is approximately 75% capital project management and 25% technical engineering expertise.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead capital projects of varying sizes across 16 wind farms
• Work closely with Operations Managers to plan and execute projects
• Manage both planned and emergent capital projects
• Coordinate contractors, schedules, budgets, purchasing, project documentation, and project execution
• Support project planning, financial tracking, and communication between field and office stakeholders
• Coordinate with operations managers, reliability engineers, purchasing personnel, print/document resources, project controls, accounting support, plant operators, plant supervisors, operations supervisors, internal and external engineers, and contractors supporting project execution
• Travel to project sites as needed
• Primarily support internal customers while coordinating with external contractors performing project work

Required Skills

• Project management experience
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Initiative and ability to work independently
• Strong communication skills
• Familiarity with project management and business systems
• Organization, persistence, and stakeholder management
• Collaboration and cross-functional coordination across multiple sites and departments
• Must be able to pass background screening
• Must possess a valid driver's license
• Confirmed ability to travel to project sites
• Confirmed willingness to work in active industrial/construction environments

Preferred Skills

• PMP certification
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT)
• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Experience with project management software
• Accounting/business systems experience
• Drawing/print management experience
• Familiarity with construction site safety
• Experience with technical software (e.g., ProjectWise, Bluebeam, Procore, SAP)

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required
• Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering preferred
• ABET-accredited degree preferred/expected pending final confirmation

Required Experience

• Engineering background with Mechanical or Electrical Engineering preferred
• Experience can range from recent graduates to candidates with 15+ years of experience
• Role is project-management heavy with engineering knowledge applied to troubleshooting and reliability issues

Nice-to-Have Experience

• Multi-year capital project management experience
• Experience in renewable energy or wind generation operations
• Exposure to wind farm or utility-scale energy infrastructure projects

Work Environment / Physical Requirements

• Work includes visits to active operating facilities and construction sites
• Exposure to rotating equipment
• Some rough terrain
• Potential proximity to confined spaces
• Facilities may not be fully handicapped accessible
• Client provides site-specific safety training, including lockout/tagout procedures and other required safety protocols
• Approximately 3 6 months ramp-up time to become familiar with processes, procedures, project management practices, purchasing, and project execution workflows

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

About the Client

This client is a leading utilities and renewable energy organization operating across multiple U.S. states, with a portfolio of wind generation assets spanning Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Iowa. The organization manages 16 wind farms and employs professionals across engineering, project management, operations, and capital project delivery functions including E&C Engineers, Electrical Engineers, Project Engineers, plant operators, and reliability specialists who collaborate across field sites and corporate offices.

About GTT

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Job Number: 26-17033 Industry: Engineering

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