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

Engineer Distribution Infrastructure Construction (Wildfire Mitigation)

Work Location: Bozeman, MT Preferred (Will consider other major service locations within our Montana Service Territory)

Pay range: $73,000 to $112,700 per year DOE

Employment Status: Regular Full-time

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About this 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, 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 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

Benefits may vary by position or as negotiated as part of a collective bargaining agreement.

About this job:

• Provide engineering design and support for wildfire distribution electric extensions, rebuilds, relocations, and assists with operating electric and natural gas utilities.
• Engineering designs will support the distribution underground and overhead Infrastructure Program.
• 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
• All NorthWestern Energy employees are required to adhere to company safety standards and the Code of Business Conduct & Ethics
• Ensure all actions are consistent with NorthWestern Energy's values, mission, and strategic business objectives

Am I right for this job? Here's the success profile:

• 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

Requisition #4746

Posting Dates: April 22, 2025, through May 6, 2025

Department/Division: Distribution Operations - Infrastructure Construction

Employment Physical: Required

Drug Test: Required

Background Check: Required

Relocation Benefit: Negotiable

Telecommuting: Part-time within the Division service territory negotiable following the completion of an in-office training period

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal or state laws and statutes. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act, should you have a disability that requires assistance and/or reasonable accommodation with the job application process, please contact the Human Resources department at 1-800-245-6977 or at .