Technical Engineering Manager

Work location preferred in Butte, is negotiable in Billings, Bozeman, Great Falls, Helena or Missoula

Qualifications Include

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering
• A minimum of three years of responsible leadership experiences; prior experience in management or supervisory positions preferred
• P.E. License or ability preferred (within one year)
• Knowledge of the functions, operation and mission of the gas/electric distribution system
• Strong leadership skills including interpersonal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop a department and department staff members.
• Excellent computer skills in a Microsoft Windows environment.
• Evidence of the ability to practice a high level of confidentiality.
• Excellent organizational management skills.
• Demonstrate and maintain a good safety record
• Identify opportunities for process improvements, cost reduction, and system enhancements in utility operations
• Implement and promote the adoption of best practices, including the use of new technologies to improve utility services.
• In-depth knowledge of utility engineering principles, including regulatory standards, safety protocols, and best practices.
• Strong project management skills, with experience in delivering projects on time and within budget
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Proficiency in engineering software, design tools, and project management software.
• Analyzes data for trends to identify future requirements for the gas/electric systems
• Responsible for 1, 3 and 10 years capital and operations infrastructure requirements and work closely with finance to identify the impacts of the funding requirements
• Required to monitor future changes in codes and standards and ensure the integration of these changes into our long term planning process
• Responsible for Distribution Grid Modernization
  
  

Duties Include

• 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
• Demonstrates leadership consistent with NorthWestern Energy's code, values, policies, processes and controls
• Utilizes effective management practices to maintain employee engagement and productivity
• Effectively manages budget, ensuring proper cost controls
• Leads special projects as required utilizing effective change and project management techniques
• Effectively manages budget, ensuring proper cost controls
• Leads special projects as required utilizing effective change and project management techniques
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of engineers and technical staff in the utility engineering department
• Provide technical guidance and support to team members across the design, implementation, and maintenance of utility systems
• Conduct performance reviews, establish goals, and foster professional development within the team
• Plan, organize, and oversee utility engineering initiatives, ensuring adherence to schedules, budgets, and specifications
• Ensure initiatives meet regulatory requirements, technical standards, and quality expectations
• Allocate resources effectively to meet initiatives milestones and objectives
• Manage the coordination of utility infrastructure design, installation, testing, and commissioning
• Monitor the progress of multiple initiatives and address any issues that may arise
• Provide technical oversight for the design, maintenance, and optimization of utility systems, including power distribution, and gas networks
• Lead efforts to evaluate and adopt new technologies to enhance the efficiency, sustainability, and safety of utility systems
• Ensure that all engineering solutions meet safet , environmental, and industry standards
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues related to utility systems
• Collaborate with other departments (operations, maintenance, planning, etc.) to ensure seamless integration of utility systems with other infrastructure projects
• Coordinate with external vendors, contractors, regulatory bodies, and utility providers
• Communicate technical details and progress reports to senior management and key stakeholders
• Serve as a primary point of contact for technical inquiries related to utility engineering
• Ensure that all engineering activities comply with local, state, and federal regulations
• Keep abreast of changes in utility regulations and industry standards, ensuring that the company remains compliant
• Prepare and submit necessary documentation for permitting, inspections, and regulatory reviews
• Enforce safety protocols and industry best practices within the engineering team and across utility operations
• Lead risk management initiatives, identifying potential hazards and implementing measures to mitigate risks
• Monitor the safety of utility systems and take action to correct unsafe conditions
• Manage budgets for utility engineering projects, ensuring efficient use of resources and cost control
• Provide detailed financial forecasts and progress reports to senior leadership
• Optimize resource allocation to ensure timely and efficient project delivery
• Identify opportunities for process improvements, cost reduction, and system enhancements in utility operations
• Implement and promote the adoption of best practices, including the use of new technologies to improve utility services
  
  

Full-time position.

$117,600 to $190,000 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 September 16, 2025.

Apply online at: https://northwesternenergy.applicantpro.com/jobs/3847462