Engineer Electric Transmission: Central Construction

Northwestern Energy•Bozeman, MT

20d•$74,000 - $135,200

About The Position

The Transmission Engineer provides engineering support for electric transmission programs, extensions, rebuilds, relocations, reactive work 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 1,600 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) 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: Engineer will ensure oversight of guidelines, policies, practices, standards, and regulations relating to transmission designs. Provide engineering design and support for transmission pole and airbrake switch replacement projects. 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 carried office supplies up to 35 pounds All NorthWestern Energy employees are required to 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 Am I right for this job? Here's the success profile:

Requirements

Must have a B.S. degree in Engineering
Demonstrate and maintain a good safety record
First Aid/CPR Certification
Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record
Must have excellent organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple conflicting tasks and demands

Nice To Haves

Ability to obtain a Professional Engineer's License is preferred
Working knowledge and experience in transmission construction and design preferred
Experience with PLS-CADD and survey techniques preferred
Knowledge of International Fuel Gas Code, NESC, NEC, and the DOT. Part 191 and 192 is preferred

Responsibilities

Ensure oversight of guidelines, policies, practices, standards, and regulations relating to transmission designs.
Provide engineering design and support for transmission pole and airbrake switch replacement projects.
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 carried office supplies up to 35 pounds
All NorthWestern Energy employees are required to 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

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