Engineer Electric Central Maintenance

Work Location : Helena, Billings or Bozeman, MT Preferred. Will consider other major office locations in Montana.

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

Employment Status: Regular Full-time

External candidates apply at northwesternenergy.com

Internal candidates apply through iConnect.

About this position:

The Electric Central Maintenance Engineer will be primarily responsible for assisting Montana Operations in the execution of Distribution and Transmission electric assessment programs associated with the Wildfire mitigation program. This position will provide engineering, data analysis and project management skill to support the Electric Central Maintenance Department.

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:

• Collect data, analyze, design, and estimate to produce engineering project documentsProvide technical and other program support for various company departments
• Ensure project compliance and oversight of auditable guidelines, policies, practices, and organization standards, including federal and state regulations relating to design solutions
• Assist in developing and managing Central Maintenance budgets
• Manage capital and expense projects
• Compile and write technical reports
• Occasional lifting of materials up to 40 pounds required
• Travel to jobsites, off-site meetings, and trainings (up to 25% travel per year) including overnight stays when necessary
• All NorthWestern Energy employees are required to adhere to company safety standards and the Code of Business Conduct & Ethics
• Ensure self and others actions are consistent with NorthWestern Energy's values, mission, and strategic business objectives

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

• Demonstrate & maintain a good safety record
• Must have a B.S. degree in Engineering
• Knowledge and experience in construction/project management work preferred
• Knowledge of the NESC, NEC, IEEE Reliability Standards, and DOT regulations preferred
• Knowledge of International Fuel Gas Code & DOT Pipeline Safety Regs Parts 191 and 192 preferred.
• Excellent computer skills and experience with MS Access and Excel required
• Valid driver's license & satisfactory driving record

Requisition #4310

Posting Dates: April 18, 2024 through May 2, 2024

Department/Division: Distribution Operations/Central Maintenance

Employment Physical: Not Required

Drug Test: Required

Background Check: Required

Relocation Benefit: Negotiable

Telecommuting: Part-time Negotiable within NorthWestern Energy Service Territory

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.