Substation Engineer
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Substation Engineer
Work Location: Butte MT
Pay range: $73000 to $139300 per year
Substation Engineer I - Starting Range: $74000 - $97200
Substation Engineer II - Starting Range: $75000 - $111500
Substation Engineer III - Starting Range: $83600 - $125400
Substation Engineer IV - Starting Range: $92900 - $139300
Employment Status: Regular Full-time
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About this position:
The Substation Operations Engineer is responsible for designing and overseeing the construction of substations in Montana and South Dakota. Key duties include substation layout and one line/three-line development grading design concrete foundation design steel and wood structure design and ground mat analysis and design. The Substation Operations Engineer is also responsible for project management tasks including estimating scheduling budgeting and forecasting to ensure projects are completed on time within budget and in alignment with operational goals. This role involves close collaboration with contract crews and NorthWestern Energys internal crews throughout construction commissioning and energization of substations. The Engineer will also work alongside relay engineers transmission line engineers distribution engineers and lands and permitting specialists to ensure designs meet industry standards.
We offer great benefits:
NorthWestern Energy is a fully regulated electric and natural gas utility serving Montana South Dakota and Nebraska. We employ over 1600 amazing people and serve over 800000 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 non-elective 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 performance-based 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:
- Design and implement innovative cost-effective solutions to optimize substation projects
- Manage a project from inception to completion including estimating designing budgeting forecasting procuring materials scheduling and overseeing execution
- Coordinate and oversee contractor teams and subcontractors for substation projects
- Maintain substation drawings and records such as construction plans equipment specs correspondence purchase orders and approval drawings
- Spec request quotes create purchase requisitions/orders and procure relevant materials for projects
- Develop detailed phased construction plans including clearances/outages material deliveries tasks and responsibilities
- Prepare construction packages including drawings standards plans material lists charge data clearance details and other relevant information
- Coordinate projects with applicable internal/external stakeholders
- Develop annual work plans and schedule projects
- Provide technical support for operations
- Design and evaluate projects to ensure compliance with industry and company standards
- Proficiency or ability to learn relevant software tools; Microsoft Suite SAP Cascade AutoCAD
- Strong focus on safety and reliability
- Experience (preferred) or interest in substation design
- Use of safe work practices in the design and construction of substation facilities
- Perform technical training for crew members contractors and subcontractors as applicable
- Travel to jobsites off-site meetings and trainings (up to 60% travel per year) including overnight stays when necessary
- Participate in an On- Call rotation after-hours duties periodically for one week at a time; this includes response to emergency situations and calling personnel out for after-hours activities
- Work extended hours as required
- Perform individual lifts of supplies and materials weighing up to 35 pounds
- Provide backup for Supervisors and Engineers during periods of leave
- All NorthWestern Energy employees are required to adhere to company safety standards and the Code of Business Conduct & Ethics
- Ensure self and others 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
- Ability to obtain a Professional Engineers License is preferred
- Excellent computer skills and proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD or other structural design software
- Demonstrate and maintain a good safety record
- Valid drivers license and satisfactory driving record
- Get Into Energy - Energy Industry Fundamental 2.0 certification is a plus (click here to certify at no cost)
Substation Engineer I - Starting Range: $73000 - $97200
Entry Level position - Bachelors degree in engineering required for all levels. Produce basic designs utilizing existing procedures and standards; applying modifications as directed. Responsibilities include designing and constructing substations. Produce basic substation layouts and one line/three line development grading design concrete foundation design equipment specification and all aspects of construction. Work on multiple projects and meet project deadlines. Perform peer review of colleagues. Develop basic understanding of substation operations and ensure compliance with industry standards. Accurate data keeping.
Substation Engineer II - Starting Range: $74900 - $111500
Bachelors degree in engineering required Intermediate Working knowledge to produce conventional designs and deliverables of limited complexity; independently applying modifications for which precedents are generally established. Effectively manage projects of limited scope; accurately adjusting scope schedule and budget as variances occur. Independently produce substation analysis and designs of limited complexity; applying modifications for which precedents are generally established. Efficiently supports and works closely with contract and internal crews during the construction commissioning and energization of substations. in independently analyzing/troubleshooting relay malfunctions and supporting commissioning activities. Ability to obtain a PE license is preferred and strongly encouraged in order to progress.
Substation Engineer III - Starting Range: $83500 - $125400
Bachelors degree in engineering required. Additional certifications or advanced degrees may be beneficial. Expertise in utilizing resource planning software. Profound knowledge of construction and compliance requirements. Produce designs and deliverables of varying complexity including conflicting design requirements or special considerations; independently applying modifications as needed. Perform peer review of colleagues work. Independently and effectively manage projects and programs of moderate to extensive scope; accurately adjusting scope schedule and budget as variances occur. Proactively support customers both internal and external. Lead complex substation engineering projects from design through construction implementation. Develop and implement new standards/processes. Provide expertise on substation engineering philosophy and substation construction projects. Proactively collaborate with senior management and operations on strategic substation design decisions. Conduct comprehensive research to support strategic decision-making. The ability to obtain a Professional Engineer License is preferred and strongly encouraged in order to progress fully within the profession. .
Substation Engineer IV - Starting Range: $92100 - $139300
May include an advanced degree and PE preferred and may be required for certain positions. Technical substation leadership experience with a proven track record of improving and driving substation processes and standards. In-depth expert on operational and compliance requirements and processes. Strong strategic planning skills to align substation design and implementation with organizational objectives/initiatives. Executive communication and presentation abilities to convey complex information to top management effectively. Innovative thinking for substation design and complex problem-solving. Mastery of project management tools. Extensive experience in designing and managing large complex substation jobs. Exceptional leadership and strategic thinking skills.
Requisition #4804
Posting Dates: July 21 2025 through Ausgust 4 2025
Department/Division: Distribution Operations / Substation
Employment Physical: Required
Drug Test: Required
Background Check: Required
Relocation Benefit: Negotiable
Telecommuting: Part-time 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 at 1- or at .
Employment Type
Full-Time
