E&C Engineer (contract)

Job Summary

We are seeking two experienced engineering professionals to join a collaborative and growing engineering organization supporting utility-scale generation facilities across Colorado. These positions are embedded within a team of approximately 27 project managers and engineers and report directly to the Engineering and Construction leadership.

Responsibilities

• Attend Plan of Day (POD) meetings at plant sites and provide timely project status updates to stakeholders
• Maintain and update project lead sheets, spending forecasts, and schedule documentation
• Cookordinate, source, and manage contractors to ensure performance, quality, and compliance
• Oversee contractor adherence to Xcel and OSHA safety requirements on all assigned projects
• Manage lockout/tagout processes and safety compliance during field activities
• Execute project planning and engineering activities from initiation through closeout
• Conduct plant site walkdowns, job walkdowns, and field verification activities as required
• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations managers, plant reliability engineers, plant directors, and project teams
• Independently lead project updates and identify resource needs by the third month of employment
• Deliver accurate project spending forecasts and support budget management throughout the project lifecycle

Qualifications

• Strong project management skills including scope, schedule, and budget control
• Proficiency with work management systems such as SAP, Maximo, or equivalent platforms
• Familiarity with AI tools and emerging technologies in an engineering context
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present to cross-functional stakeholders
• Strong organizational and prioritization abilities in a fast-paced, multi-project environment
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and a continuous improvement mindset
• Collaborative team player with a willingness to learn and grow professionally
• Knowledge of OSHA safety standards and lockout/tagout procedures
• Valid driver's license and reliable personal transportation

Skills

• Experience with Power BI for reporting and data visualization
• Experience managing projects through full lifecycle from initiation to closeout
• Experience overseeing contractor performance and safety compliance in an industrial or field setting

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET-accredited university required; preferred disciplines include Mechanical, Civil, Environmental, and Electrical Engineering
• PMP, Six Sigma Lean, or equivalent project or process improvement certification preferred

Benefits

The closing date for applications for this job posting is 8/14/2026.

Should you require any accommodations in responding to this job posting or at any stage during the application process, kindly e-mail : xcelenergyprogramoffice@magnitglobal.com

Pay

Pay Rate Range: 44.31 - 59.08 USD hourly