Joint Use and Construction Engineer

Joint Use & Construction Engineer

Work Location: Billings, MT

Pay range: $74,000 to $119,400 per year

Employment Status: Regular Full-time

External candidates apply at northwesternenergy.com

Internal candidates apply through iConnect.

About this position:

The Joint Use & Construction Engineer will primarily be involved with all aspects of joint use attachments. You will be responsible for the assessment and quality control of telecommunication attachments being added to existing power poles within Northwestern Energy service territory in Montana. You will verify third party engineering design of these attachments while meeting company standards, applicable codes, and constructability requirements.

We offer great benefits:

NorthWestern Energy is a fully regulated electric and natural gas utility serving Montana, South Dakota and Nebraska. We employ over 1,600 amazing people and serve over 800,000 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.


• Respond quickly and professionally to support data and field requests as required


• Review joint use (telecommunication) attachment applications


• Review engineering work for accuracy and constructability


• Provide crew instruction, clarification, and guidance during construction as needed.


• Attend meetings to report progress and issues


• Maintain positive working relationships with all NorthWestern Energy departments and contractors


• Job time is primarily spent in an office and with some field work


• Perform individual lifts and carried office supplies up to 35 pounds

The Engineering Position will also include the following duties:

• Review engineering work for accuracy and constructability and provide recommendations for changes to adhere to construction standards


• Contribute to solutions that meet technical requirements, applicable codes, applicable standards, and regulatory requirements

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

• Demonstrate and maintain a good safety record.


• Strong interpersonal communication skills


• Must have a B.S. degree in Engineering


• Working knowledge and experience in construction and design preferred


• Experience with SAP, line design and DDS preferred


• Knowledge of NESC and NEC


• Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record


• Must be very proficient with computers and related equipment


• Good organizational and technical skills are necessary


• Ability to plan and prioritize numerous responsibilities


• Must be a highly motivated, self-starter with good analytical, interpersonal, and team skills


• Must be able to handle high-stress situations and make decisions quickly and accurately


• Must have very good attention to detail and be able to consolidate information and ideas


• Must work effectively with minimal supervision

Requisition #5003

Posting Dates: May 5, 2026 through Open Until Filled

Department/Division: Distribution Operations-Central Construction

Employment Physical: 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