Construction Engineer

Northwestern Energy•Billings, MT

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Distribution Construction Engineer provides engineering support for gas and electric growth, expansion projects, extensions, rebuilds, and relocations, and assists with operating electric and natural gas utilities. The role designs electric and/or natural gas facilities in accordance with Capital Business Processes, supervises projects, and oversees contract and company construction crews. It also involves computer-based engineering work, technical reporting, field investigations, route surveys and inspections, cost estimates, project capital budgets, and close collaboration with Division operations. The position includes periodic after-hours on-call duties, including responding to emergencies and calling personnel out for after-hours activities. The employee must reside in the greater metro area, maintain regular and reliable attendance, follow company safety standards and the Code of Business Conduct & Ethics, and support NorthWestern Energy's values, mission, and strategic objectives. Travel is up to 15%, with occasional overnight stays. The position is based in Billings, Montana; part-time telecommuting within the Billings Division service territory may be negotiable after an in-office training period.

Requirements

B.S. degree in Engineering; December 2026 graduates are encouraged to apply.
Strong computer skills.
Knowledge of International Fuel Gas Code, NESC, NEC, and DOT Parts 191 and 192 is preferred.
Demonstrate and maintain a good safety record.
Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record.
Maintain regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.
Reside in the greater metro area to fulfill on-call duties.

Nice To Haves

Ability to obtain a Professional Engineer's License.
Working knowledge and experience in construction and design.
Experience with SAP, line design, and DDS.
Knowledge of International Fuel Gas Code, NESC, NEC, and DOT Parts 191 and 192.
General understanding of survey and inspection techniques and microprocessor-based equipment.
Get Into Energy - Energy Industry Fundamental 2.0 certification.

Responsibilities

Provide engineering support for gas and electric growth, expansion projects, extensions, rebuilds, relocations, and utility operations.
Design electric and/or natural gas facilities following the Capital Business Processes.
Supervise projects and oversee contract and company construction crews.
Perform computer-related engineering analysis and prepare drawings, spreadsheets, and database compilations.
Compile and write technical reports.
Respond to customer needs by performing field investigations.
Survey and inspect routes.
Ensure cost estimates meet company standards and current tariffs.
Assist in developing project-specific capital budgets.
Work closely with Division operations.
Complete periodic on-call after-hours duties, including emergency response and calling personnel out for after-hours activities.
Adhere to company safety standards and the Code of Business Conduct & Ethics.
Ensure actions are consistent with NorthWestern Energy's values, mission, and strategic business objectives.

Benefits

401(k) with company match up to 4% and non-elective contribution up to 7%.
Healthcare and wellbeing programs, including dental and vision insurance for employees and eligible family members.
Health Savings Account (HSA).
Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA).
Employee Assistance Programs, including up to six free counseling sessions per person, per issue, per year for employees, spouses, and dependents.
Company-paid basic employee life insurance; spouse and 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 the first day, plus 11 paid holidays.
Negotiable relocation benefit.