E&C Engineer

E&C Engineer

Alternate/Related Job Titles: Wind Project Lead – Electrical Engineer

Location: Minneapolis, MN

Onsite Flexibility: Hybrid

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 12 months
• 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. Expected office attendance Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
• 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 individual will coordinate with operations managers and reliability engineers across 16 wind farms in Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Iowa, and will manage both planned and emergent capital projects. 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. Multi-year capital projects may be assigned, with some projects lasting several years. The ramp-up time is approximately 3–6 months to become familiar with processes, procedures, project management practices, purchasing, and project execution workflows.

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 and reliability engineers across 16 wind farms in Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Iowa.
• Travel to project sites as needed.
• Work 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.
• 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
• Initiative
• Persistence
• Stakeholder management
• Collaboration
• Strong capital project management experience (approximately 75% of role)
• Solid technical electrical engineering background (approximately 30% of role)
• Must be able to pass background screening
• Must possess a valid driver's license

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

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 (Mechanical or Electrical preferred)
• Experience range: recent graduates to candidates with 15+ years of experience considered
• Role is project-management heavy with engineering knowledge applied to troubleshooting and reliability issues

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
• Site-specific safety training provided, including lockout/tagout procedures and other required safety protocols
• Travel to wind farm sites in Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Iowa

Benefits

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

Important Notes

• Interview format: Primarily Microsoft Teams; potential for local candidates to interview in person.
• One round of interviews, approximately one hour; panel interview with typically 2–4 interviewers.
• Non-local candidates willing to relocate at their own expense for the life of the assignment will be considered.
• Candidates should be prepared to confirm: engineering degree, ABET accreditation status, ability to travel to project sites, possession of a valid driver's license, experience managing multiple projects simultaneously, and willingness to work in active industrial/construction environments.

About the Client

This client is a leading utilities and renewable energy company operating across multiple U.S. states, with a large portfolio of wind generation assets spanning Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Iowa. The organization employs thousands of professionals across engineering, operations, project management, and corporate support functions, and is actively investing in large-scale capital projects to expand and maintain its renewable energy infrastructure. Professionals in this environment include electrical engineers, mechanical engineers, capital project managers, reliability engineers, and operations 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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