E&C Engineer

Location: Denver, CO

Onsite Flexibility: Hybrid Tuesday Thursday onsite (office or plant);
Monday and Friday remote

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 12 months (potential for extension and long-term opportunity)
• Pay Rate: $63.00 $ 65.00 / Hour (USD)
• Travel Requirements: Regular travel to plant sites around the greater Denver area. Occasional travel to plant sites outside the greater Denver area and vendor locations may be required. Mileage reimbursed for project-related travel. Company fleet vehicles available or rental options for longer trips. 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.

The E&C Engineer II / Project Manager Engineering II is responsible for managing capital engineering projects from initiation through completion ("cradle to grave"). These roles support either base capital projects at existing generation facilities (natural gas and coal) or strategic capital initiatives involving large, complex projects such as renewable energy systems and major infrastructure upgrades. Both positions require strong technical engineering knowledge combined with project management expertise to ensure safe, cost-effective, and timely project execution.

There is specific interest in a resource that has led electrical projects with a construction background. Projects include equipment such as protection relays, GSUs, transformers, and motors.

• Lead full lifecycle project management including scope development, execution, and closeout
• Validate project justification and ensure stakeholder requirements are incorporated into scope
• Manage project budget, schedule, quality, and safety performance
• Coordinate procurement activities including hiring engineering consultants, contractors, and ordering materials/equipment
• Oversee project execution and conduct periodic field visits to monitor progress
• Ensure compliance with contract requirements for vendors, contractors, and suppliers
• Review and support design documentation and engineering drawings
• Conduct vendor/shop inspections and witness equipment testing when needed
• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, environmental, sourcing, project controls, and engineering teams
• Facilitate project closeout and transition to operations teams

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and align stakeholders
• Highly organized with strong prioritization and multitasking ability
• Self-driven with initiative and accountability
• Experience working in a matrixed organization
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and SAP (preferred)

• Experience in utility, energy, or oil & gas industries
• Proficiency in SAP

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or related discipline) required
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification preferred
• Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam completion preferred
• Project Management Professional (PMP) nice to have
• Professional Engineer (PE) beneficial for long-term growth

• 5 7 years of engineering experience (preferred for Level II roles)
• Minimum 2 years of project management experience
• Experience leading electrical projects with a construction background preferred

• Hybrid work model with onsite presence typically Tuesday Thursday (office or plant) and remote work typically Monday and Friday
• Work hours are flexible and project-dependent
• Regular travel to plant sites around the greater Denver area
• Occasional travel to plant sites outside the greater Denver area and vendor locations may be required
• Valid driver's license required
• These roles support increased project demand; the learning curve may span much of the first year due to internal processes
• Opportunity for extension or conversion based on performance

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

This major U.S. electric and natural gas utility 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 making it one of the nation's leading energy providers delivering reliable, affordable energy to homes, businesses, and communities across the Midwest and Southwest. The organization is actively investing in the clean energy transition, expanding renewable generation and grid modernization across its service territory, and has been recognized by the Human Rights Campaign as a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality with a perfect Corporate Equality Index score for multiple consecutive years.

Teams here include electrical and civil engineers, grid operations specialists, environmental scientists, IT and cybersecurity…