E&C Engineer

E&C Engineer

Location: Denver, CO

Onsite Flexibility: Hybrid — Tuesday–Thursday onsite at T3 Denver office; Monday and Friday work-from-home optional

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 12 months
• Pay Rate: $65.00–$67.00 / Hour (USD)
• Shift / Schedule: 40-hour work week. Start times may be as early as 6:30 AM depending on site POD meetings.
• Travel Requirements: Periodic travel to Fort Morgan, Pueblo, and renewable sites. Mileage may be reimbursed for eligible business travel. No per diem provided.
• 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 consists of two E&C Engineer II positions reporting to a project lead and supporting Colorado generating facilities. Projects include Fort Morgan gas generation, Pueblo coal-fired generation, and renewable wind/hydro assets across eastern Colorado. Engineers manage projects from initiation through planning, design, construction, and closeout, delivering projects within approved scope, schedule, and budget.

On a typical day, engineers attend POD (Plan of Day) meetings when at plant sites, update project lead sheets and forecasts, coordinate and source contractors, oversee contractor and safety compliance, manage lockout/tagout and safety processes, perform project planning and execution, and provide project status updates.

There is no direct people management; the role is responsible for managing project scope, schedule, budget, and contractor performance. The team operates in a highly collaborative environment with significant cross-functional interaction among project managers, engineers, operations personnel, and leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Attend POD (Plan of Day) meetings when at plant sites
• Update project lead sheets and forecasts
• Coordinate and source contractors
• Oversee contractor and safety compliance
• Manage lockout/tagout and safety processes
• Perform project planning and execution
• Provide project status updates
• Manage projects from initiation through planning, design, construction, and closeout
• Deliver projects within approved scope, schedule, and budget
• Support internal business operations and oversee adherence to safety requirements for assigned projects
• Work with operations managers, plant reliability engineers, plant directors, project managers, engineers, and plant operations teams

Ramp-Up Expectations:

• Week 1: Onboarding and learning systems, processes, and safety policies
• Month 1: Understand assigned project scopes and schedules
• By Month 3: Independently lead project updates, provide status reporting, identify resource needs, and deliver accurate project spending forecasts

Required Skills

• Project management
• Engineering execution
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Maximo or similar work management systems
• Power BI
• Familiarity with AI tools
• Strong communication skills
• Organizational skills
• Willingness to commute to Fort Morgan and/or Pueblo as needed

Preferred Skills

• SAP
• PMP certification
• Six Sigma Lean or equivalent project/process improvement certification
• Preferred engineering disciplines: Mechanical, Civil, Environmental, or Electrical Engineering
• Preferred industry background: Utility generation, utilities, oil & gas refining, manufacturing, food and beverage manufacturing, or other large industrial environments
• Clear communication, organization, prioritization, teamwork, willingness to learn, continuous professional growth, and problem solving

Education Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET-accredited university (required)
• Valid driver's license (required)

Required Experience

• Candidates with as little as 3 years of experience may be considered if experience is directly related to utility-scale generation
• Typically 5–7 years of engineering/project experience preferred

Work Environment / Physical Requirements

• Hybrid schedule: Tuesday–Thursday onsite at T3 Denver office; Monday and Friday work-from-home optional
• Approximately 5% field work including plant site walkdowns, job walkdowns, and lockout/tagout verification
• PPE provided including hard hat, safety vest, and non-prescription safety glasses
• Steel/composite toe boots required; one-time reimbursement up to $75
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required
• Mileage reimbursed for approved business travel during the workday
• Candidates should reside in or relocate to the Denver metro area
• Non-local candidates may be considered if willing to relocate at their own expense

Important Notes

• Interview format: Microsoft Teams
• One interview round expected; second round possible if needed; panel interview with at least two interviewers
• Interviews anticipated July 17–20; offer target during the week of July 27; desired start date: mid-August

Benefits

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

About the Client

This major utilities and renewable energy organization serves more than 3.7 million electric customers and 2.1 million natural gas customers across eight states — Minnesota, Colorado, Wisconsin, Michigan, North Dakota, South Dakota, New Mexico, and Texas. As one of the nation's leading energy providers, the company is actively investing in the clean energy transition, expanding renewable generation and grid modernization across its service territory. The organization employs teams that span electrical and civil engineers, grid operations specialists, environmental scientists, IT and cybersecurity professionals, finance and regulatory analysts, and project engineers who directly support infrastructure that millions of people and businesses depend on every day.

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: 26-08595 Industry: Engineering

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