Construction Engineer

Northwestern Energy•Missoula, MT

4d•$72,000 - $108,000•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 according to Capital Business Processes; supervises projects and oversees contract and company construction crews; performs engineering analyses, drawings, spreadsheets, and database compilations; and compiles technical reports. The engineer responds to customer needs through field investigations, surveys and inspects routes, ensures cost estimates meet company standards and current tariffs, helps develop project-specific capital budgets, and works closely with Division operations. The position includes periodic after-hours on-call duties requiring residence in the greater metro area, including responding to emergencies and calling personnel out for after-hours activities. Up to 15% travel is required. Telecommuting part-time within the Missoula Division service territory may be negotiable after completing an in-office training period. Regular, reliable, and punctual attendance is essential. Employees must follow company safety standards and the Code of Business Conduct & Ethics, and ensure their actions are consistent with the company’s values, mission, and strategic business objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering; December 2026 graduates are encouraged to apply.
Demonstrate and maintain a good safety record.
Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record.
Ability to reside in the greater metro area for periodic after-hours on-call duties.
Ability to travel up to 15%.

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 the 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 Capital Business Processes.
Supervise projects and oversee contract and company construction crews.
Perform engineering analyses and computer-related functions, including 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 after-hours on-call duties, including responding to emergencies and calling personnel out for after-hours activities.
Maintain regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.
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 coverage for the employee, spouse, and dependents.
Health Savings Account (HSA) and 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; financial health support is included.
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 and 11 paid holidays.
Negotiable relocation benefit.