Engineer I/II/III

Montana-Dakota Utilities Co.•Bismarck, ND

4h•$73,460 - $121,390•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for placing safety as #1 priority in day-to-day work routine for self and others. Responsible for the preparation and project coordination of engineering designs, economic justification and installation of electric/gas distribution systems and specifications for various projects. Effectively works and interacts with regional and field operations. Performs studies and related activities. Provides support to engineering staff as needed. Engineer I: Applies basic engineering techniques for entry-level assignments with review and guidance from a higher level. Engineer II: Applies standard engineering methods and techniques to solve problems; moderate guidance and direction is provided and work is normally reviewed from a high level. Engineer III: Applies a broad range of engineering skills and techniques, leads projects, and provides direction to lower level engineers.

Requirements

Must possess a bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Civil or Electrical).
Two years related work experience.
Five years of progressively responsible experience and understanding in the energy industry including utility electric and gas operations, maintenance, design, and project management.
Must take all measures necessary to protect networks, devices, programs and data from cyber-attack, damage or unauthorized access.
Required to maintain a valid driver’s license.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United State, no sponsorships considered.
Subject to pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Nice To Haves

Prior engineering experience in electric/natural gas utility.
Training and proficiency in business application software such as Engineering Analysis programs, CAD, GIS, surveying principles, and J.D. Edwards.
An EI (Engineering Intern) or an EIT (Engineering in Training) Certificate.
Professional Engineering (P.E.) designation.

Responsibilities

Develops and maintains high pressure and distribution system models by gathering and analyzing system performance data, customer loads and system loads with computer-based flow modeling software and recommends alternative solutions to support the addition of new loads.
Manages placement of recording devices and review of system data to effectively monitor system capacity and ensure compliance with State and Federal codes and company policy.
Prepares feasibility studies and engineering design of distribution extensions, while assuring proper installation of equipment.
Identifies and plans required system reinforcement to ensure continued electric/natural gas service to all customers during peak demand period.
Provides engineering designs, specifications, support service, cost estimates and project management for electric/natural gas construction projects and other projects of technical nature.
Creates and updates technical company procedures to ensure compliance with State and Federal codes. Reviews codes, standards and recommended practices and apply requirements to company operation.
Performs other tasks and special projects as assigned.
Project manager of large and complex projects and facilities. Prepares scope, establishes schedules, detailed cost estimates and budget, creates and manages project team, reviews and manages outside consultants and contractors, creates bid documents, evaluates and awards bids, documents change management.
Assists in the preparation of the corporate capital budget for all engineering responsibilities, including reinforcement, replacement, and relocation projects.
Develop plans to increase electric/gas system capacity and reliability. Maintains electric/gas system models and manage Integrated Resource Plan.
Administrates regional personnel to ensure contract performance specifications and adherence.
Reviews and analyzes system capacity for the addition of new customers and increased loads and proposes value-added solutions to optimally provide electric/gas service.