E&C Engineer

E&C Engineer

Location: Lacrosse, WI

Onsite Flexibility: Onsite

Position Type: Contract

Contract Duration: 12 months

Pay Rate: $50.00–$53.00 / Hour (USD)

Shift / Schedule: Full-time, Monday through Friday, approximately 40 hours per week, with attendance at the daily 7:00 AM plant meeting

Travel Requirements: No regular travel is expected. Each engineer will support their assigned plant location only.

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

The E&C Engineer – Electrical will support one of four Energy Supply plant locations (Wilmarth Plant, French Island Plant, Bayfront Plant, or Red Wing Plant). Each site currently has a mechanical engineer but lacks dedicated electrical engineering support. The engineer will be responsible for electrical reliability initiatives, troubleshooting plant electrical systems, and managing electrical capital and maintenance projects. Upcoming work includes upgrades and replacement of switchgear, transformers, medium- and high-voltage equipment, and other electrical infrastructure. The engineers will develop, scope, budget, bid, execute, oversee, and close out projects while supporting plant reliability and operational improvements.

The role encompasses both project engineering and day-to-day reliability engineering duties. This dual focus allows for a dynamic work environment where engineers can contribute to long-term projects while also addressing immediate operational needs. The role is approximately 70% project management and 30% plant reliability engineering.

This position applies extensive technical expertise and has full knowledge of other related disciplines. It performs as a staff advisor and consultant in a technical specialty, a type of facility or equipment, or a program function. The role carries out complex or innovative assignments requiring the development of new or improved techniques and procedures, and work is expected to result in the development of new or improved techniques and procedures or new or refined equipment, materials, processes, products, and/or scientific methods. The position represents the organization as the prime technical contact on contracts and projects and interacts with senior external personnel on significant technical matters often requiring coordination between organizations. Work is performed without appreciable direction and considerable latitude is exercised in determining technical objectives of assignment. Guidance relates largely to overall objectives, critical issues, new concepts, and policy matters. Completed work is reviewed from a relatively long-term perspective for desired results. The role may assign tasks to and direct engineers, technicians, craft personnel, and administrative staff, including coordination and review of work assignments, and is responsible for (and may lead) multiple projects of moderate to large size or portions of major projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Apply extensive technical expertise and demonstrate an understanding of the basic principles of other related disciplines. Fully demonstrate the unique technical skills and core competencies for this engineering level by applying technical standards, principles, theories, concepts, and techniques to lead projects of moderate to large size, scope, and complexity.
• Largely self-directed work is expected to result in the development of new or improved techniques, procedures, and standards. Support the development of technical documentation (including but not limited to designs, testing, calculations, reports, standards, etc.)
• Without appreciable direction, exercise considerable latitude in determining ongoing technical support for project activities within areas such as Operations, Maintenance, Testing/diagnostics, and Regulatory. Provide field engineering oversight and direction for activities such as support, testing, installation, inspections, commissioning, etc.
• Coordinate and lead multiple projects or portions of projects (including phases such as research, design, equipment selection, procurement, installation, and commissioning). May lead more critical projects with oversight of a higher-level engineer or supervisor.
• Represent the organization as the prime technical contact in the bid/evaluation processes including preparation of bid documents, completion of technical evaluations for proposals, and providing recommendations for selection. Interact with senior external personnel on significant technical matters often requiring coordination with internal and external organizations.
• Effectively and with precision resolve difficult technical/business matters both inter-organizationally and with outside customers/vendors with all formats of communication.
• May assign tasks to and/or direct engineers, technicians, craft personnel, and other support staff, including coordination and review of work assignments. Provide guidance and mentoring to less experienced engineers. Responsible for continuous self-development of technical skills and competencies.
• Lead activities such as budgeting, estimating, forecasting, accounting, and work order management in support of engineering projects.
• Manage active projects, support troubleshooting and reliability concerns, assist with equipment issues, coordinate with operations and maintenance personnel, and work with contractors and engineering resources as needed.

Required Skills

• Utility, power generation, industrial manufacturing, or heavy industrial experience
• Medium-voltage and high-voltage electrical equipment experience
• Power systems knowledge
• Project management experience from project development through close-out
• Troubleshooting and reliability engineering experience
• Familiarity with plant electrical systems and equipment
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Collaboration and teamwork
• Communication skills
• Ability to ask questions and learn quickly
• Financial literacy and budget awareness
• Adaptability
• Positive attitude and eagerness to learn
• Ability to work in a close-knit plant environment
• Ability to demonstrate the unique technical skills and core competencies for this engineering level as established and documented by the organization

Preferred Skills

• FE certification
• PE certification
• DeltaV control system experience
• Emerson Ovation experience
• Distributed Control System (DCS) knowledge
• SAP experience
• Experience with asset management/work management systems
• Electromechanical or controls engineering backgrounds
• Plant modernization and equipment upgrade experience
• Previous experience in power plants or utilities, as well as project management or construction management backgrounds

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program preferred
• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering is preferred
• ABET-accredited degree preferred, particularly for future conversion potential
• EIT/FE (Engineer in Training/Fundamentals of Engineering) strongly preferred
• FE and PE certifications are preferred but not required

Required Experience

• 2+ years of relevant engineering experience; demonstrated broad knowledge and proficiency in specialty area, knowledge of related specialties, and general knowledge of other related disciplines
• Prefers candidates with at least 2–3 years of relevant industry experience, though strong entry-level candidates or recent graduates with the right attitude and aptitude may also be considered
• Candidates from utility, power generation, manufacturing, or heavy industrial environments are preferred

Work Environment / Physical Requirements

• This is a plant-based role supporting power generation facilities, including three refuse-derived fuel (RDF) plants that burn garbage and one biomass plant that burns wood chips.
• Candidates must be comfortable working in industrial plant environments, including areas that may have odors associated with waste-to-energy operations.
• Responsibilities include supporting medium- and high-voltage electrical systems, equipment troubleshooting, and plant reliability initiatives while adhering to plant safety standards and procedures.
• The environment is highly collaborative and team oriented. These are relatively small, close-knit plant teams where employees work closely together.
• Candidates should be comfortable engaging with others, asking questions, collaborating across functions, and fitting into a less corporate, family-like culture.
• The role is 100% onsite. Limited flexibility may be permitted occasionally for personal situations.

Important Notes

• Approximately 3 weeks required to complete required training, compliance requirements, and gain system access.
• Approximately 8 weeks to fully understand and become proficient with client-specific processes, forecasting, reporting, project controls, and operational procedures.
• Non-local candidates willing to relocate at their own expense will be considered; candidates with regional ties are preferred.