Land Surveyor Butte MT Preferred will consider other major service locations within our Montana Service territory
Land Surveyor Butte MT Preferred will consider other major service locations within our Montana Service territory
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Job Description
Land Surveyor
Work Location: Butte MT Preferred (will consider other major service locations within our Montana Service territory)
Pay range: $26.74 to $46.73 per hour
Employment Status: Regular Fulltime
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Internal candidates apply through iConnect.
About this position:
Surveyor is responsible for planning and executing land surveys to support the successful completion of design and construction projects primarily in the electric transmission line and substation departments.
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)
- Continued education 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:
- Surveyor will manage the work required to collect and interpret field survey data as well as stake structures to support electric transmission line construction as it relates to line location substation construction engineering permitting and reclamation activities
- Responsible for the coordination planning and performance of detailed surveys as required to support the needs of the company including: rightsofway for electric transmission lines and distribution lines that cross State or Federal lands river crossings railroad crossings as well as prepare documents for purchases of new land or additions of lands
- Develop efficient and cost effective work processes and standards
- Responsible for keeping up with current best survey practices
- Make recommendations for updating and replacing survey instruments
- May be required to record land corners in local Clerk and Recorders offices as needed
- Majority of job will be spent in the office managing the survey work for the department. There will be occasions where the surveyor will be in the field subject to all field and weather hazards
- Must have ability to walk for long periods and perform moderately strenuous physical labor which includes lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds for long distances on uneven terrain
- Travel required up to 20 of the year
- Implement innovative solutions to improve performance and efficiency of surveying activities
- Responsible for bidding selecting and monitoring contract surveying
- 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:
- Demonstrate and maintain a good safety record
- Valid drivers license and satisfactory driving record
- Must possess strong interpersonal communication skills
- Applicants must have an Associate Degree in land surveying or an equivalent program
- Applicants should have experience in surveying and Montana PLS or LSI licensure preferred or the ability to obtain
- Requires knowledge of automated system functions and operations GPS/GNSS applications Trimble total stations Trimble Business Center OPUS Montana State Plane coordinate system
- Must be in excellent physical condition and have a safe work ethic
- Drafting engineering rightofway experience a plus
- Must have good oral and written communication skills
- Must be proficient in use of Microsoft Office programs
- Must be able to quickly learn specialized computer applications
Requisition #4751
Posting Dates: April 18 2025 through Open Until Filled
Department/Division: Transmission/Engineering & Construction
Employment Physical: Required
Drug Test: Required
Background Check: Required
Relocation Benefit: Negotiable
Telecommuting: Parttime Negotiable within NorthWestern Energy Service Territory
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 .
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