Planning Engineer

Northwestern Energy•Billings, MT

1d•$66,600 - $143,300•Hybrid

About The Position

The Distribution System Planning Engineer will monitor and manage the performance of electric and/or gas distribution systems, collaborating with multiple stakeholder groups to develop and implement system long-range performance improvement plans, ensuring continued safe and reliable energy delivery.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering required (or soon to be obtained)
Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record required
All NorthWestern Energy employees are required to adhere to company safety standards and the Code of Business Conduct & Ethics

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (PE) license (or ability to obtain), preferred
Creative and analytical problem-solving skills, capable of making sound engineering decisions
Proficiency in computer programming, analytics, and data visualization is a plus
Self-motivated team player that is capable of working independently
Effective communication and interpersonal skills
Effective organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple conflicting tasks simultaneously
Get Into Energy - Energy Industry Fundamental 2.0 certification is a plus

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain distribution system models to simulate system performance in alternatively variable planning scenarios
Analyze historical load data, projected load data, and growth patterns with system capacities to identify anticipated system needs and actions
Identify and prioritize system deficiencies, define strategies to monitor and manage deficiencies, while defining strategies and timelines for mitigation of deficiencies
Collaborate with multiple stakeholders to optimize system performance and ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards
Innovate planning processes
Perform individual lifts and carried office supplies up to 35 pounds
Technical support to Construction and Operations personnel
Participate in 24-hour on-call supervisor rotation
Ensure all actions are consistent with NorthWestern Energy's values, mission, and strategic business objective

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 health)
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 parental leave
Paid bereavement leave
Paid training opportunities
Paid time off starting on your first day, plus 11 paid holidays