E&C Engineer

Job Description

Insight Global is seeking an E&C Engineer to support a leading utility company's Renewables organization. This individual will be responsible for managing a portfolio of capital improvement projects across multiple wind generation facilities throughout Minnesota, South Dakota, and surrounding regions. The engineer will oversee projects from initial planning through execution, ensuring safety, quality, budget, and schedule objectives are achieved.

This is a highly autonomous project management role that requires strong coordination with Operations & Maintenance (O&M) teams, contractors, and internal stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have an engineering background, project management experience, and exposure to renewable energy generation, particularly wind energy.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

Manage a portfolio of approximately 10-12 capital projects annually across wind generation facilities

Plan, schedule, and execute projects from initiation through closeout

Coordinate with Operations & Maintenance teams to prioritize and execute work

Manage contractors and vendor relationships throughout project lifecycles

Order project materials and equipment while monitoring budgets and schedules

Conduct equipment evaluations and limited research to identify optimal technical solutions

Develop project forecasts, budgets, and long-term capital plans

Track project performance, ensuring quality standards, schedule adherence, and cost control

Travel to wind farm sites during construction activities to oversee project execution

Provide regular project updates and communicate effectively with internal stakeholders

Logistics

Schedule: Monday-Friday, flexible start times

Typical hours: 7:00 AM-3:30 PM or 8:00 AM-4:30 PM

Work Environment: Hybrid (4 days onsite, 1 day remote)

Travel: Approximately 10-15%, occasionally up to 20% during active construction periods

Relocation: Open to non-local candidates willing to relocate at their own expense

Parking: Free onsite parking available

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Skills and Requirements

Must-Haves

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or related engineering discipline)

3-7 years of engineering and/or project management experience

Experience managing capital projects from planning through execution

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Experience working cross-functionally with operations, maintenance, contractors, or field teams

Ability to work independently with minimal oversight

Valid driver's license and ability to travel approximately 10-15% Nice-to-Haves

Renewable energy industry experience, specifically wind generation

PMP Certification

Professional Engineer (PE) License

Experience supporting solar, hydroelectric, battery storage, or other renewable generation assets

Previous experience working for a utility company, renewable developer, or wind turbine OEM (Vestas, GE, Siemens Gamesa, etc.)