Joint Use and Construction Engineer
Northwestern Energy•Billings, MT
•$74,000 - $119,400•Hybrid
About The Position
The Joint Use & Construction Engineer will primarily be involved with all aspects of joint use attachments. You will be responsible for the assessment and quality control of telecommunication attachments being added to existing power poles within Northwestern Energy service territory in Montana. You will verify third party engineering design of these attachments while meeting company standards, applicable codes, and constructability requirements.
Requirements
- Demonstrate and maintain a good safety record.
- Strong interpersonal communication skills
- Must have a B.S. degree in Engineering
- Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record
- Must be very proficient with computers and related equipment
- Good organizational and technical skills are necessary
- Ability to plan and prioritize numerous responsibilities
- Must be a highly motivated, self-starter with good analytical, interpersonal, and team skills
- Must be able to handle high-stress situations and make decisions quickly and accurately
- Must have very good attention to detail and be able to consolidate information and ideas
- Must work effectively with minimal supervision
Nice To Haves
- Working knowledge and experience in construction and design preferred
- Experience with SAP, line design and DDS preferred
- Knowledge of NESC and NEC
Responsibilities
- Respond quickly and professionally to support data and field requests as required
- Review joint use (telecommunication) attachment applications
- Review engineering work for accuracy and constructability
- Provide crew instruction, clarification, and guidance during construction as needed.
- Attend meetings to report progress and issues
- Maintain positive working relationships with all NorthWestern Energy departments and contractors
- Job time is primarily spent in an office and with some field work
- Perform individual lifts and carried office supplies up to 35 pounds
- Review engineering work for accuracy and constructability and provide recommendations for changes to adhere to construction standards
- Contribute to solutions that meet technical requirements, applicable codes, applicable standards, and regulatory requirements
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
- Relocation Benefit: Negotiable
- Telecommuting: Part-time Negotiable within NorthWestern Energy Service Territory
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
