E&C Engineer

E&C Engineer

Location: Denver, CO

Onsite Flexibility: Hybrid

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 12 months
• Pay Rate: $65.00–$67.00 / Hour (USD)
• Shift / Schedule: 40-hour work week. Hybrid schedule: Tuesday–Thursday onsite at T3 Denver office; Monday and Friday work-from-home optional. 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 encompasses two E&C Engineer positions reporting to the engineering team lead, supporting Colorado generating facilities. Projects includeFort 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.

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 project scope, schedule, budget, and contractor performance
• 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
• Perform approximately 5% field work including plant site walkdowns, job walkdowns, and lockout/tagout verification
• By Month 3: independently lead project updates, provide status reporting, identify resource needs, and deliver accurate project spending forecasts

Required Skills

• Project management and engineering execution
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Maximo or similar work management systems
• Power BI
• Familiarity with AI tools
• Clear communication and organizational skills
• Prioritization and teamwork
• Willingness to learn, continuous professional growth, and problem solving
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• Willingness to commute to Fort Morgan and/or Pueblo as needed

Preferred Skills

• SAP (preferred)
• PMP, Six Sigma Lean, or equivalent project/process improvement certifications
• Background in utility generation, utilities, oil & gas refining, manufacturing, food and beverage manufacturing, or other large industrial environments
• Preferred engineering disciplines: Mechanical, Civil, Environmental, and Electrical Engineering

Education Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET-accredited university (required)

Required Experience

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

Nice-to-Have Experience

• Typically 5–7 years of engineering/project experience preferred
• Experience managing utility-scale generation projects across gas, coal, wind, and hydro assets
• Experience with multi-year, long-duration capital projects (1.5–2.5 years)

Work Environment / Physical Requirements

• 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
• Non-local candidates may be considered if willing to relocate to the Denver metro area 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
• Candidates should reside in or relocate to the Denver metro area
• 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

Benefits

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

About the Client

This organization is a major U.S.utilities and renewable energy company 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, the company is actively investing in the clean energy transition, expanding renewable generation andgrid modernization across its broad service territory in the Midwest and Southwest United States. The organization employs electrical and civil engineers, grid operations specialists, environmental scientists, IT and cybersecurity professionals, and finance and regulatory analysts, offering stable, long-term career opportunities at the intersection of traditional utility operations and the modern clean energy buildout.

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: 26-08595Industry: Engineering