E&C Engineer

the Client•Denver, CO

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

This contract role supports Colorado generating facilities, including Fort Morgan gas generation, Pueblo coal-fired generation, and renewable wind and hydro assets across eastern Colorado. The engineer manages projects from initiation through planning, design, construction, and closeout, delivering within approved scope, schedule, and budget. The position reports to the engineering team lead and includes periodic travel to plant and renewable sites. The schedule is a 40-hour work week, with Tuesday through Thursday onsite at the T3 Denver office and optional work from home on Monday and Friday. Start times may be as early as 6:30 AM depending on site Plan of Day meetings. The position includes approximately 5% field work, such as plant and job walkdowns and lockout/tagout verification. PPE is provided; steel- or composite-toe boots are required, with a one-time reimbursement of up to $75. Mileage may be reimbursed for eligible business travel, but no per diem is provided. Candidates should reside in or be willing to relocate to the Denver metro area at their own expense. Applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer; visa sponsorship is not available. Ramp-up expectations include onboarding and learning systems, processes, and safety policies during the first week; understanding assigned project scopes and schedules by the first month; and, by month three, independently leading project updates, reporting status, identifying resource needs, and providing accurate project spending forecasts.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
At least 3 years of engineering or project experience may be considered when directly related to utility-scale generation.
Project management and engineering execution skills.
Microsoft Office Suite skills.
Experience with Maximo or similar work management systems.
Power BI skills.
Familiarity with AI tools.
Clear communication and organizational skills.
Ability to prioritize and work as part of a team.
Willingness to learn, pursue continuous professional growth, and solve problems.
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
Willingness to commute to Fort Morgan and/or Pueblo as needed.
Willingness to reside in or relocate to the Denver metro area at personal expense.
Authorization to work for any employer in the U.S.; the employer cannot sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.
Steel- or composite-toe boots are required.

Nice To Haves

SAP experience.
PMP, Six Sigma Lean, or equivalent project/process improvement certification.
Background in utility generation, utilities, oil and gas refining, manufacturing, food and beverage manufacturing, or other large industrial environments.
Degree discipline in Mechanical, Civil, Environmental, or Electrical Engineering.
Typically 5–7 years of engineering or project experience.
Experience managing utility-scale generation projects across gas, coal, wind, and hydro assets.
Experience with multi-year capital projects lasting approximately 1.5–2.5 years.

Responsibilities

Attend Plan of Day (POD) 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.
Plan and execute projects from initiation through closeout.
Provide project status updates.
Manage project scope, schedule, budget, and contractor performance.
Support internal business operations and ensure adherence to safety requirements for assigned projects.
Work with operations managers, plant reliability engineers, plant directors, project managers, engineers, and plant operations teams.
Perform plant site walkdowns, job walkdowns, and lockout/tagout verification.