Power Distribution Engineer

ENGINEERS | SURVEYORS | PLANNERS | SCIENTISTS

Morrison-Maierle is a 100% employee-owned firm specializing in integrated consulting and design services in engineering, planning, surveying, and science. As a trusted partner to our clients, we deliver reliable, high-quality results, grounded in a deep understanding of local context and regional needs.

Position: Entry Civil Engineer-Airports

Job Status: Exempt-salaried

Location: Join us in any one of our Montana locations Spokane, WA

(Relocation assistance may be provided)

• Billings
• Bozeman
• Great Falls
• Helena
• Kalispell
• Missoula
• Spokane
  
  

TOTAL REWARDS

We know work is just one part of life. That’s why we offer a total rewards package designed to support you—at work, at home, and everywhere in between. As an employee-owner, you’ll receive competitive pay, bonuses that recognize your contributions, and benefits that promote your health, growth, and well-being. Whether it’s your family, hobbies, or future goals, we’ve got you covered.

• $66,500-$105,000 base pay (DOE) with generous wage growth
• Annual bonuses because your contributions matter
• Ownership through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP); 100% company-paid ownership contributions
• 90% company paid shared health plan premiums
• Paid time off for the things you love to do
• Paid parental leave and volunteer time off
• Six paid company holidays
• Two floating personal holidays for events that are important in your life
• 401(k) matching program
• AD&D Insurance, Short/Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance paid by the company
• Flexible work schedule arrangements
  
  

Our longstanding and trusted engineering legacy has helped ensure safety, security, and growth for our employee-owners. Our people-first culture and collaborative team are what drive our success as a top 500 engineering firm and have earned us a spot on Zweig's list of “Best Places to Work.” Join our Industrial group as a Power Distribution Engineer and be part of a legacy that builds better futures.

THE ROLE

As a Power Distribution Engineer, you’ll play a vital role in keeping communities connected and resilient. From planning and designing to consulting on distribution projects, you’ll work closely with local power co-ops on initiatives like pole replacements, underground utilities, joint-use analysis, and transmission line improvements. This is your opportunity to deliver essential infrastructure that powers everyday life. These responsibilities include:

• Provide technical design support on medium voltage projects related to overhead and underground power lines, substations, and utility pole design.
• Conduct system modeling, coordination studies, and design calculations with co-op clients and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Applies appropriate codes and regulations in design work.
• Consult with clients on project needs and conduct project analyses to develop design options.
• Write/edit technical specifications.
• Perform QA/QC on the work of other Electrical Engineers, Electrical Coordinators, or Technicians.
• Coordinate with and assist affected disciplines with addenda, RFIs, and change orders, and take responsibility for incorporating agreed-upon changes into the project documents.
• Participate in field reviews or construction observation.
• Assist with preparing construction cost estimates and construction administration support.
• Collaborate with the electrical design team on large institutional/industrial projects through the schematic design development and construction document phases of a project.
• Provide exceptional client service.
  
  

“As employee-owners, we don’t just work here, we grow here. Together, we take on challenging projects, support one another, and create opportunities to thrive. Our culture empowers every team member to find success—professionally and financially—while building something greater than themselves.” – Arian Bloomfield, President/CEO

YOUR STRENGTHS

• Competitive, eager, and performance-driven mindset.
• Bachelor’s degree in civil, mechanical, or electrical engineering or a similar engineering degree from an ABET-accredited institution.
• 2 years of experience with utility line and power distribution design projects within the consulting space.
• Engineer-In-Training (EIT) professional designation preferred or willing to obtain soon after hire.
• Software experience to include AutoCAD, ArcGIS, and pole loading analysis software.
• High-level written and verbal communication skills are required.
• A valid driver’s license and an insurable driving record are required for periodic travel
  
  

Who We Are

At Morrison-Maierle, we’re more than engineers, surveyors, planners, and scientists—we’re community builders. Founded in 1945, we're a 100% employee-owned, Engineering News-Record Top 500 firm driven by a passion for innovative, sustainable solutions that improve lives across the Rocky Mountain and Pacific Northwest regions. We are rooted in integrity, respect, excellence, and collaboration. Joining our team means becoming part of a purpose-driven legacy committed to building a better future.



Morrison-Maierle is not accepting third-party or recruitment agency solicitation requests.

Morrison-Maierle is committed to diversity and inclusion, supported by compliance as an EEOC employer that ensures equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of protected class status.