Central Construction Engineer

Northwestern Energy•Bozeman, MT

18d•$73,000 - $104,500•Onsite

About The Position

The Distribution Central Construction Engineer provides engineering support for the Pole Replacement and other infrastructure projects by engineering and managing construction projects designed to maintain and improve the reliability of our transmission/distribution infrastructure. We offer great benefits: NorthWestern Energy is a fully regulated electric and natural gas utility serving Montana, South Dakota and Nebraska. We employ over 1,600 amazing people and serve over 800,000 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) Continuing education 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: Provide engineering support for the Distribution Pole Replacement and other infrastructure projects Design electric facilities following the Capital Business Processes 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 Responding to customers' needs by performing field investigations Survey and inspection of routes Ensure that cost estimates meet company standards and current tariffs Assist in developing project-specific capital budgets Assist and work closely with Division operations Complete on-call after-hours 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 after-hours activities Perform individual lifts and carried office supplies up to 25 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 Energy's values, mission, and strategic business objectives

Requirements

Must have a B.S. degree in Engineering (Recent graduates are encouraged to apply. Must have diploma by start date.)
Demonstrate and maintain a good safety record
Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record

Nice To Haves

Ability to obtain a Professional Engineer's License is preferred
Working knowledge and experience in construction and design preferred
Experience with SAP, line design and DDS is preferred
Knowledge of International Fuel Gas Code, NESC, NEC, and the DOT. Part 191 and 192 is preferred
General understanding of survey and inspection techniques and microprocessor-based equipment preferred
Get Into Energy - Energy Industry Fundamental 2.0 certification is a plus (click the link to certify at no cost)

Responsibilities

Provide engineering support for the Distribution Pole Replacement and other infrastructure projects
Design electric facilities following the Capital Business Processes
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
Responding to customers' needs by performing field investigations
Survey and inspection of routes
Ensure that cost estimates meet company standards and current tariffs
Assist in developing project-specific capital budgets
Assist and work closely with Division operations
Complete on-call after-hours 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 after-hours activities
Perform individual lifts and carried office supplies up to 25 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 Energy's values, mission, and strategic business objectives

Benefits

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)
Continuing education 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