E&C Engineer

E&C Engineer

Location: Mankato, MN

Onsite Flexibility: Onsite

Contract Details

• 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

TheE&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 day begins with a 7:00 AM plant status meeting to review plant performance, issues, and daily priorities. Following the meeting, the engineer will 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. The role is approximately70% project management and 30% plant reliability engineering.

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.

Applies extensive technical expertise and has full knowledge of other related disciplines. Performs as a staff advisor and consultant in a technical specialty, a type of facility or equipment, or a program function. Carries out complex or innovative assignments requiring the development of new or improved techniques and procedures. Work is expected to result in the development of new/improved techniques and procedures or new/refined equipment, materials, processes, products, and/or scientific methods. 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. May assign tasks to and direct engineers, technicians, craft personnel and administrative staff, including coordination and review of work assignments. Responsible for (and may lead) multiple projects of moderate to large size or portions of major projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Applies extensive technical expertise and has an understanding of the basic principles of other related disciplines. Fully demonstrates 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. Supports the development of technical documentation (including but not limited to designs, testing, calculations, reports, standards, etc.)
• Without appreciable direction exercises considerable latitude in determining ongoing technical support for project activities within areas such as Operations, Maintenance, Testing/diagnostics and Regulatory. Provides field engineering oversight and direction for activities such as support, testing, installation, inspections, commissioning, etc.
• Coordinates/leads 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.
• Represents 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. Interacts with senior external personnel on significant technical matters often requiring coordination with internal and external organizations.
• Effectively and with precision resolves difficult technical/business matters both inter-organizationally and with outside customer/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. Provides guidance and mentoring to less experienced engineers. Responsible for continuous self-development of technical skills and competencies.
• Leads activities such as budgeting, estimating, forecasting, accounting, work order management, in support of engineering projects.

Required Skills

Technical 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
• Ability to demonstrate the unique technical skills and core competencies for this engineering level established and documented by the organization

Non-Technical Skills:

• 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

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 (required)
• EIT/FE (Engineer in Training/Fundamentals of Engineering) strongly preferred
• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering preferred
• ABET-accredited degree preferred, particularly for future conversion potential
• 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
• 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

Important Notes

• Non-local candidates willing to relocate for the life of the assignment will be considered; candidates with regional ties are preferred
• The manager has indicated willingness to discuss per diem or a daily expense allowance to support relocation or mobilization for strong non-local candidates; no formal mobilization/demobilization package is available
• Initial interview: Virtual (Teams); final interview: in-person site visit/interview preferred
• Multiple rounds of interviews: initial virtual interview followed by an in-person interview for strong candidates
• Five-year forecast of electrical projects is planned at these sites; conversion potential exists, and an ABET-accredited engineering degree would support future conversion opportunities

Benefits

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

About the Client

This organization is a majorutilities and renewable energy provider serving 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, this company is actively investing in the clean energy transition, expanding renewable generation and grid modernization across its broad service territory in the Midwest and Southwest United States. Teams here span electrical and civil engineers, grid operations specialists, environmental scientists, IT and cybersecurity professionals, and finance and regulatory analysts — all working together to deliver reliable, affordable energy to homes, businesses, and communities that depend on essential infrastructure 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: 26-16312Industry: Engineering

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