Engineer Distribution Infrastructure Construction Wildfire Mitigation (Bozeman MT Preferred. Will consider other major service locations within our Montana Service Territory)

Northwesternenergy • Bozeman, MT

257d • $73,000 - $112,700 • Remote

About The Position

The Distribution Infrastructure Construction Engineer provides engineering for the Wildfire Mitigation & Section Reliability programs and support for distribution electric extensions, rebuilds, relocations, and assists with operating electric and natural gas utilities. We offer great benefits: NorthWestern Energy is a fully regulated electric and natural gas utility serving Montana, South Dakota and Nebraska. We employ over 1,500 amazing people and serve 775,300 customers who are our neighbors in our communities. We are a top employer and offer competitive benefits.

Requirements

• Must have a B.S. degree in Engineering (Recent graduates are encouraged and welcome to apply).
• 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 preferred.
• Knowledge of International Fuel Gas Code, NESC, NEC, and the DOT. Part 191 and 192 is preferred.
• Must have excellent organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple conflicting priorities/tasks.
• General understanding of survey and inspection techniques and microprocessor-based equipment preferred.
• Demonstrate and maintain a good safety record.
• Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering design and support for wildfire distribution electric extensions, rebuilds, relocations, and assists with operating electric and natural gas utilities.
• 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.
• Respond to customers' needs by performing field investigations.
• Survey and inspect routes.
• Ensure that cost estimates meet company standards and current tariffs.
• Assist to develop project-specific capital budgets.
• 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 carry supplies up to 35 pounds.
• 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 Program (Offering up to six free counseling sessions, per person, per issue, per year for employees, spouses and dependents).
• 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 training opportunities.
• Paid time off starting on your first day, plus 11 paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Utilities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree