About this opportunity
NorthWestern Energy lists this Construction Engineer opportunity in black eagle, Montana. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Work Location: Great Falls, MT
Pay range: $67,000 to $129,000 per year
Employment Status: Regular Full-time
About This Position
The Distribution Construction Engineer provides engineering support for gas and electric growth, expansion projects, extensions, rebuilds, relocations, and assists with operating electric and natural gas utilities.
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)
Continuing education 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
Provide engineering support for gas and electric growth, expansion projects, extensions, rebuilds, relocations, and assists with operating electric and natural gas utilities
Design electric and/or natural gas facilities following the Capital Business Processes
Supervise projects and oversee contract and company construction crews
Perform computer related functions such as engineering analysis, drawing, spreadsheets, and database compilations
Compile and write technical reports
Respond to customers' needs by performing field investigations
Survey and inspect routes
Ensure that cost estimates meet company standards and current tariffs
Assist to develop project-specific capital budgets
Assist and closely work the Division operations
Complete on-call after-hours duties, periodically, for one week at a time; this requires the individual to reside in the greater metro area; includes response to emergency situations and calling personnel out for after-hours activities
The ability to maintain regular, reliable, and punctual attendance is an essential function of this position, consistent with applicable laws and reasonable accommodation requirements
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
Am I right for this job? Here's the success profile
Must have a B.S. degree in Engineering
Ability to obtain a Professional Engineer's License is preferred
Working knowledge and experience in construction and design preferred
Experience with SAP, line design and DDS preferred
Knowledge of International Fuel Gas Code, NESC, NEC, and the DOT. Part 191 and 192 is preferred
General understanding of survey and inspection techniques and microprocessor-based equipment preferred
Demonstrate and maintain a good safety record
Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record
Get Into Energy - Energy Industry Fundamental 2.0 certification is a plus (click the link to certify at no cost)
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 or at
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Worksite address
black eagle, MT, 59414, US
Who can apply
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