Electric Transmission Construction Specialist
Work Location: Butte MT preferred; Other major office locations in Montana may be considered
Pay range: $62900 to $135200 per year
Employment Status: Regular Fulltime
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Internal candidates apply through iConnect.
About this position:
The Electric Transmission Project Specialist provides construction management and transmission engineering support for electric transmission projects across NorthWestern Energys service territory.
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 Programs (Offering up to six free counseling sessions per person per issue per year for employees spouses and dependents to include financial heath)
- Life Insurance (Company pays basic employee policy; spouse dependent insurance also available)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Competitive pay (Scheduled performancebased wage increases and annual incentive opportunities.
- Paid company endorsed volunteer opportunities
- Paid parental leave
- Paid bereavement leave
- 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 support and construction management support for electric transmission projects
- Supervise transmission construction projects and oversee contract and company construction crews
- Support transmission design engineering analysis drawing interpretations and material acquisition
- Compile and write technical reports
- Work closely with customers and landowners to respond to their needs
- Assess and inspect project right away
- Assist in developing projectspecific capital budgets
- Coordinate projects and liaison with local operations
- Travel to jobsite up to 75 of the year including overnight stays when necessary
- 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:
- Bachelors degree in construction management engineering or related field OR equivalent combination of experience and education will be considered
- Experience in electric distribution or transmission engineering and construction preferred
- Possess strong computer interpersonal oral and written communication
- Experience with PLSCADD GIS systems and survey techniques is desired
- Must have good organization skills and the ability to handle multiple conflicting tasks and demands
- Demonstrate and maintain a good safety record
- Valid drivers license and satisfactory driving record
Requisition #4655
Posting Dates: January 15 2025 through Open Until Filled
Department/Division: Transmission
Employment Physical: Required
Drug Test: Required
Background Check: Required
Relocation Benefit: Negotiable
Telecommuting: None
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 .
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority