E&C Engineer

JOB SUMMARYResponsible for the design, m...JOB DESCRIPTION1. Explain what the scope of the work/project is? Project Overview, deliverables (what is this person responsible for).This is a Project Engineering (E&C Engineer) role supporting capital projects at wind farms across the region (primarily Southwest Minnesota, with sites across MN, SD, and nearby areas). The engineer will manage a portfolio of ~a dozen projects per year, overseeing the end to end project lifecycle at wind facilities.Key responsibilities:Plan and schedule capital projects at wind farmsOrder equipment and manage contractorsCoordinate with site Operations & Maintenance teamsPerform limited R&D to select optimal equipmentManage a multi year (H5 year) project portfolio with budgeting and forecastingEnsure quality, schedule adherence, and cost controlTravel during construction windows to oversee installations (occasional)2. What does a typical day look like?Desk based planning and scheduling (opening/planning work orders)Coordinating schedules and field visits with contractorsWorking with O&M teams to align prioritiesResearching equipment options and documenting decisionsBudgeting/forecasting and portfolio trackingOccasional site visits during construction weeks to oversee work6. Describe work environment / team culture (supportive/collaborative, teamwork or individual contributor)?Independent frontline project managementCollaborative across renewables and O&MMinimal day to day oversight; high autonomy ( "assigned projects and make them happen )Hybrid work with strong ownership expectations7. Can you elaborate on any potential risks or safety considerations associated with this role, particularly if the responsibilities extend beyond a standard desk or office environment? Some Risk Traveling to Wind Farms, 4 days in office.9. What are the work hours/shift (standard, evening, full time/part time, OT required, on-call for 24/7 operation)?Flexible start times (e.g., 7:00 3:30 or 8:00 4:30)8 hours/dayHybrid: 4 days onsite, 1 day remote1. What are the top 3-5 skills and qualifications (technology/application/software, etc.) required?Engineering degree (Mechanical or Electrical preferred; other engineering disciplines considered), ideally from an ABET accredited programProject management experiencePMP (nice to have)PE license (nice to have)Renewables experience, especially wind2. What non-technical skills are necessary (i.e., such as communication, problem solving, team player)?Strong communication (critical due to multi site coordination)Ability to work effectively with O&M teamsIndependent problem solving and ownership3. Ideal candidate background and how many years required?Job Type 2: approximately 3 7 years of experienceEngineers preferred; strong renewables PM backgrounds considered even without a degree (engineering degree is highly preferred, not required)4. Are there any specific companies you like to see on a candidate's resume?No specific list; wind turbine OEM experience (e.g., Vestas, Client) or on site wind experience is helpful.5. Are there any certifications that the candidate must possess?None required. PMP and PE are nice to have.6. Are there any preferred or "nice to have " skills?Wind (or broader renewables) domain experienceExposure to solar, hydro, or battery projectsComfort with spreadsheets (tools are easy to learn; not a differentiator)1. What is the location of the contract assignment (Full time onsite, hybrid percent of time on site/home or, are you open to fully remote)? If the resource is expected to be onsite, can you confirm if the resource can park on Xcel property/in the ramp?Primary: Marshall Ops Center (Minneapolis area)Alternate: Sioux Falls, SD service centerAlso acceptable: Southwest Minnesota near wind farmsFree parking at Marshall and Sioux FallsProject engineer position supporting Renewables (Wind, Solar) capital projects. Mechanical Engineer or Electrical Engineer preferred. Hybrid work with minimum 4 days in office per week (Minneapolis, MN). Occassional (