E&C Engineer

E&C Engineer

Location: Eau Claire, WI

Onsite Flexibility: Hybrid travel to hydro facilities throughout Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Upper Michigan

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 12 months
• Pay Rate: $50.00 $55.00 / 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 hydro facilities in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Upper Michigan; 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 E&C Engineer role supports hydroelectric facilities across Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Upper Michigan, with a primary focus on hydro-related mechanical capital projects and reliability initiatives. The position is project-management heavy, with approximately 75% of effort dedicated to capital project management and 25% to technical engineering expertise. The engineer will manage mechanical capital projects across approximately 20 hydro plants in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan, overseeing projects involving turbines, shafts, generator disassembly and installation, oil coolers, compressors, and other equipment replacements. This is an individual contributor role requiring heavy cross-functional interaction within a collaborative environment, coordinating 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. Ramp-up time is approximately 3 6 months to become familiar with processes, procedures, project management practices, purchasing, and project execution workflows. Multi-year capital projects may be assigned, with some projects lasting several years.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage capital and reliability projects at hydro generation sites, with primary focus on planning, coordination, and execution
• Oversee projects involving turbines, shafts, generator disassembly and installation, oil coolers, compressors, and other equipment replacements
• Coordinate fleet initiatives across multiple hydro facilities
• Perform financial management of projects, including scheduling, planning, contractor coordination, documentation, and project execution
• Coordinate with operations personnel and stakeholders supporting approximately 20 hydroelectric facilities
• Coordinate with contractors, plant operators, supervisors, engineers, and project stakeholders
• 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
• Travel to hydro facilities as project needs dictate
• Support primarily internal customers while coordinating with external contractors performing project work

Required Skills

• Project management experience, with ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong organizational skills
• Engineering background (Mechanical or Electrical preferred)
• Initiative and ability to work independently
• Strong communication skills
• Familiarity with project management and business systems
• Organization, initiative, persistence, and collaboration
• Stakeholder management skills
• Technical knowledge of mechanical equipment and systems
• Must possess a valid driver's license
• Must be able to pass background screening
• Ability and willingness to travel to project sites and work in active industrial and construction environments

Preferred Skills

• PMP certification
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT)
• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Experience with project management software
• Accounting and business systems experience
• Drawing and print management experience
• Familiarity with construction site safety

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required
• Mechanical Engineering background strongly preferred
• ABET-accredited degree preferred

Required Experience

• Experience can range from recent graduates to candidates with up to 15 years of experience
• Mechanical Engineering background with project management heavily emphasized
• 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
• Hybrid schedule with travel to hydro facilities throughout Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Upper Michigan

Benefits

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

Important Notes

• Interview format is primarily via Microsoft Teams; local candidates may be invited 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 will be considered
• 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 and construction environments prior to submission

About the Client

This client is a leading utilities and renewable energy organization operating across multiple U.S. states, including Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Iowa, with a large-scale portfolio of hydroelectric and wind generation assets. The organization employs thousands of professionals across engineering, project management, operations, and finance functions, managing significant capital infrastructure investments in renewable energy generation. Typical roles supporting this client include E&C Engineers, Electrical Engineers, Project Engineers, reliability engineers, and operations professionals who collaborate across cross-functional teams and multiple facility sites.

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: 26-17031 Industry: Engineering

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