Electric Transmission Project Engineer

Northwestern Energy; Butte (MT); On-site; USD 72,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

NorthWestern Energy in Butte, MT seeks an Electric Transmission Development Engineer to support planning and development of transmission projects, including feasibility studies, preliminary designs, economic evaluations, and regulatory considerations. You will coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, produce technical reports and budgets, and oversee projects up to 500kV, with travel up to 20%.

This role blends office work with field exposure, requiring a BS in Engineering, strong

Qualifications

• BS. degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Environmental is preferred)
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple conflicting tasks and demands
• Excellent computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to work in a team environment and independently
• Demonstrate and maintain a good safety record
• Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
• Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record

Responsibilities

• Develop preliminary engineering plans and designs to support NorthWestern Energy's electric transmission capacity objectives
• Perform engineering and economic analysis of multiple transmission development projects
• Assist in the evaluation of transmission project cost and benefits analysis
• Compile and write technical reports, estimates and development of project budgets
• Develop & coordinate transmission & substation projects up to 500kV
• Perform computer related functions such as engineering analysis, design, drawings, spreadsheets and database compilations
• Assist in negotiating legal agreements related to transmission development
• Assist in customer and landowner field investigations and transmission siting activities
• Develop and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Job time is spent mostly in office environments with some time in field environments with exposure to all field hazards and weather
• Travel up to 20% and extended overnight hours will be required

Skills

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Teamwork and independence

Safety awareness

Interpersonal communication

Written communication

Driver's license

Education

BS degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Environmental)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

NorthWestern Energy in Butte, MT seeks an Electric Transmission Development Engineer to support planning and development of transmission projects, including feasibility studies, preliminary designs, economic evaluations, and regulatory considerations. You will coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, produce technical reports and budgets, and oversee projects up to 500kV, with travel up to 20%.

This role blends office work with field exposure, requiring a BS in Engineering, strong