What are the responsibilities and job description for the Central Maintenance Engineer position at NorthWestern Energy?
Butte location preferred; will consider other major office locations in Montana (Billings, Bozeman, Great Falls, Helena or Missoula) for the right candidate
Qualifications Include
$72,000 to $112,700 per year, depending on experience. Benefits include: 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); tuition 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.
Open through October 22, 2025.
Apply online at: https://northwesternenergy.applicantpro.com/jobs/3881372
Qualifications Include
- Demonstrate and maintain a good safety record
- Must have a B.S. in Engineering, experienced and upcoming December 2025 graduates encouraged to apply
- Excellent computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
- Good working knowledge of utility operation maintenance activities
- First aid/CPR certification preferred
- Valid Drivers License and satisfactory driving record
- Evaluate emerging technologies and establish tools for central maintenance programs
- Collect data, analyze and provide recommendations based on department needs
- Create, issue and evaluate Request for Proposals for contract resources to perform maintenance activities
- Initiate and review contracts and ensure NWE project interests and specifications are appropriately represented prior to contract execution
- Plan, evaluate, and improve the efficiency of business processes and procedures based on company requirements
- Develop schedule, cost, and scope controls to monitor contractor performance against annual goals
- Lead special projects and utilize change and project management techniques as required
- Assist in developing and managing capital expense budgets
- Travel to job sites, off-site meetings, and (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
$72,000 to $112,700 per year, depending on experience. Benefits include: 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); tuition 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.
Open through October 22, 2025.
Apply online at: https://northwesternenergy.applicantpro.com/jobs/3881372
Salary : $72,000 - $112,700