E&C Engineer

the Client•Eau Claire, WI

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The E&C Engineer supports hydroelectric facilities across Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Upper Michigan, with a primary focus on hydro-related mechanical capital projects and reliability initiatives. The role is project-management heavy, with approximately 75% of effort devoted to capital project management and 25% to technical engineering expertise. The engineer manages mechanical capital projects across approximately 20 hydro plants, including work involving turbines, shafts, generator disassembly and installation, oil coolers, compressors, and other equipment replacements. Projects may be multi-year in duration. This is an individual-contributor position with substantial cross-functional coordination across multiple sites and departments. The engineer works with contractors, plant operators, supervisors, engineers, and other project stakeholders; there are no direct people-management responsibilities. The expected ramp-up period is approximately three to six months, allowing the engineer to become familiar with processes, procedures, project-management practices, purchasing, and project-execution workflows. The position is based in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, with a hybrid schedule and travel to hydro facilities in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Upper Michigan. Most trips are expected to be day trips, and mileage is reimbursed according to client guidelines. The work includes visits to active operating facilities and construction sites, exposure to rotating equipment, rough terrain, and possible proximity to confined spaces. Facilities may not be fully handicapped accessible. Site-specific safety training is provided, including lockout/tagout procedures and other required safety protocols.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering; a Mechanical Engineering background is strongly preferred.
Project-management experience and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Engineering background, preferably Mechanical or Electrical.
Strong organizational skills, initiative, persistence, and ability to work independently.
Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills.
Familiarity with project-management and business systems.
Technical knowledge of mechanical equipment and systems.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to pass background screening.
Ability and willingness to travel to project sites and work in active industrial and construction environments.
Experience may range from recent graduates to candidates with up to 15 years of experience.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States; visa sponsorship or transfer is not available.

Nice To Haves

PMP certification.
Engineer-in-Training (EIT) credential.
Professional Engineer (PE) license.
Experience with project-management software.
Accounting and business-systems experience.
Drawing and print-management experience.
Familiarity with construction-site safety.
ABET-accredited engineering degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage capital and reliability projects at hydro generation sites, focusing 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.
Manage project finances, schedules, planning, contractor coordination, documentation, and execution.
Coordinate with operations personnel and stakeholders supporting approximately 20 hydroelectric facilities.
Work with contractors, plant operators, supervisors, engineers, and project stakeholders.
Coordinate with operations managers, reliability engineers, purchasing personnel, print and document resources, project controls, accounting support, plant operators, plant supervisors, operations supervisors, internal and external engineers, and contractors.
Travel to hydro facilities as project needs dictate.
Apply engineering knowledge to troubleshooting and reliability issues.