Engineer Distribution Infrastructure Construction (Wildfire Mitigation)
Work Location: Bozeman MT Preferred (Will consider other major service locations within our Montana Service Territory)
Pay range: $73000 to $112700 per year DOE
Employment Status: Regular Fulltime
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About this position:
The Distribution Infrastructure Construction Engineer provides engineering for the Wildfire Mitigation & Section Reliability programs and support for distribution electric extensions rebuilds relocations and assists with operating electric and natural gas utilities.
We offer great benefits:
NorthWestern Energy is a fully regulated electric and natural gas utility serving Montana South Dakota and Nebraska. We employ over 1500 amazing people and serve 775300 customers who are our neighbors in our communities. We are a top employer and offer competitive benefits including:
- 401K with company match up to 4 and nonelective contribution up to 7
- Healthcare and wellbeing programs including dental and vision for you your spouse and dependents Health Savings Account (HSA) healthcare and dependent care flexible spending account (FSA)
- Employee Assistance Program (Offering up to six free counseling sessions per person per issue per year for employees spouses and dependents)
- Life Insurance (Company pays basic employee policy; spouse dependent insurance also available)
- Continuing education reimbursement
- Competitive pay (Scheduled performancebased wage increases and annual incentive opportunities.
- Paid company endorsed volunteer opportunities
- Paid training opportunities
- Paid time off starting on your first day plus 11 paid holidays
Benefits may vary by position or as negotiated as part of a collective bargaining agreement.
About this job:
- Provide engineering design and support for wildfire distribution electric extensions rebuilds relocations and assists with operating electric and natural gas utilities.
- Engineering designs will support the distribution underground and overhead Infrastructure Program.
- Supervise projects and oversee contract and company construction crews
- Perform computer related functions such as engineering analysis drawing spreadsheets and database compilations
- Compile and write technical reports
- Respond to customers needs by performing field investigations
- Survey and inspect routes
- Ensure that cost estimates meet company standards and current tariffs
- Assist to develop projectspecific capital budgets
- Complete oncall afterhours duties periodically for one week at a time; this requires the individual to reside in the greater metro area; includes response to emergency situations and calling personnel out for afterhours activities
- Perform individual lifts and carry supplies up to 35 pounds
- All NorthWestern Energy employees are required to adhere to company safety standards and the Code of Business Conduct & Ethics
- Ensure all actions are consistent with NorthWestern Energys values mission and strategic business objectives
Am I right for this job Heres the success profile:
- Must have a B.S. degree in Engineering (Recent graduates are encouraged and welcome to apply.
- Ability to obtain a Professional Engineers License is preferred
- Working knowledge and experience in construction and design preferred
- Experience with SAP line design and DDS preferred
- Knowledge of International Fuel Gas Code NESC NEC and the DOT. Part 191 and 192 is preferred
- Must have excellent organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple conflicting priorities/tasks
- General understanding of survey and inspection techniques and microprocessorbased equipment preferred
- Demonstrate and maintain a good safety record
- Valid drivers license and satisfactory driving record
Requisition #4746
Posting Dates: April 22 2025 through May 6 2025
Department/Division: Distribution Operations Infrastructure Construction
Employment Physical: Required
Drug Test: Required
Background Check: Required
Relocation Benefit: Negotiable
Telecommuting: Parttime within the Division service territory negotiable following the completion of an inoffice training period
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion national origin gender age disability veteran status genetic information or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal or state laws and statutes. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act should you have a disability that requires assistance and/or reasonable accommodation with the job application process please contact the Human Resources department ator at .