What are the responsibilities and job description for the Estimator position at NorthWestern Energy?
Qualifications Include
$55,600 to $81,000 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 January 24, 2026.
Apply online at: https://northwesternenergy.applicantpro.com/jobs/3942382
- Demonstrate and maintain a good safety record
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Business, technical degrees, or extensive construction background or field experience preferred
- Valid Drivers License and satisfactory driving record
- First Aid/CPR Certification
- Knowledge of safety policies/procedures
- This position will be primarily in an office setting, there will be some field work (up to 15%) dependent upon the project
- Must become familiar with the Capital Business process related to Customer requests for new service and relocates and other processes as assigned
- Communicates timely and effectively to maintain good working relationships with customers, contractors, engineering firms, and regulators
- Must be able to work in a team atmosphere to complete assigned responsibilities within the Capital Business process and to enhance customer experience
- Answer specific questions from customers regarding utility extensions and capital business processes
- Use locates, mapping, and site visits to establish location of current or nearby utilities, prospective utility routes, and location of critical landscape features such as wetlands, drainage/culverts, traffic concerns, etc.
- Locate electric, gas, communication, water, sewer and any other pertinent underground facilities
- Obtain permits as needed
- Design underground electric and/or gas services and other work as assigned
- Provide design estimate using Company process for estimating and create job quotes and contracts for the customer
- Take effective steps to ensure that cost estimates meet company standards
- Create job quotes and contracts for the customer
- Take effective steps to ensure that cost estimates meet company standards
- Manage the implementation of the project design including working with the customers, coordinating with other nearby utility providers, with contractors to ensure site is prepared to grade, with firms providing traffic control, and providing onsite orientation and supervision to crews and contractors carrying out the work
- Perform capital forecasting for estimating allocation of man-power hours
- Clearly and concisely communicate both written and verbally
- Represent NorthWestern Energy and interact effectively and responsibly with internal company employees, external contractors, agencies, or other groups
- Drive to work sites, may require overnight stays, and work extended hours including evenings and weekends as required
- Work in all weather conditions
- 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
$55,600 to $81,000 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 January 24, 2026.
Apply online at: https://northwesternenergy.applicantpro.com/jobs/3942382
Salary : $55,600 - $81,000