Engineer Transmission Development (Location negotiable within Montana Service Territory, Butte MT Pr

Engineer Transmission Development

Work Location: Butte MT Preferred (Location negotiable within Montana Service Territory)

Pay range: $62,900 to $135,200

Employment Status: Regular Full-time

External candidates apply at northwesternenergy.com

Internal candidates apply through iConnect.

About this position:

The Engineer will be part of a dynamic team focused on engineering and project development supporting long-range transmission capacity plans across the company's service territory. The Engineer will develop creative plans and solutions to support engineering design for electric transmission expansion projects, rebuilds, and other new business developments across the company's service territory. The engineer will perform effective design, analysis and budgeting of multiple exciting projects and initiatives and coordinate with other functional groups to meet expected outcomes and strategic direction for electric transmission capacity projects.

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 764,200 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:

• 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
• Engineer will develop preliminary engineering plans and designs to support NorthWestern Energy's electric transmission capacity objectives.
• Perform engineering and economic analysis of multiple transmission development projects
• Compile and write technical reports and estimates and development of project budgets
• Develop & coordinate projects up to 500kV
• Perform computer related functions such as engineering analysis, design, drawings, spreadsheets and database compilations
• Assist in customer and land owner field investigations and transmission siting activities
• Job time is spent in office and field environment with exposure to all field hazards and weather
• Occasional lifting of materials up to 35 pounds required
• Travel up to 20% and extended overnight hours will be required
• 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:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required
• E. or ability to obtain P.E. desired
• Demonstrate and maintain a good safety record
• Must possess strong computer, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
• Experience in electric transmission or substation engineering and construction desired
• Knowledge in Project Development and Project Management principles and fundamentals desired
• Must have excellent organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple conflicting tasks and demands
• Ability to work in a team environment and independently
• Must have a valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record

Requisition #4340

Posting Dates: April 11, 2024 through April 25, 2024

Department/Division: Transmission

Employment Physical: Required

Drug Test: Required

Background Check:Required

Relocation Benefit: Negotiable

Telecommuting: Part-time within NorthWestern energy service territory negotiable

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 job.inquiries@northwestern.com.