Electric Utility Project Planner: Design & Estimating

Montana-Dakota Utilities; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 73,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Montana-Dakota Utilities is seeking qualified candidates for Utility Project Planner roles across multiple locations in the United States. The position involves project management, coordination of gas and electric construction, and feasibility studies to support residential and commercial energy initiatives.

The role requires a two-year degree in business, project management or energy-related field and 2+ years in the energy sector; Sr requires four years and a year in Planner duties.

Qualifications

• Two-year degree in business, project management or energy related field with technical emphasis.
• Two years related energy industry experience.
• Four years related energy industry experience, with at least one year as a Utility Project Planner.

Responsibilities

• Ensures the timely completion of project design and estimating and post construction as-built reviews.
• Responsible for utility project management, oversight, scheduling and coordination of gas and/or electric construction and maintenance projects, the coordination of construction teams and meeting project deadlines in the most efficient and cost-effective manner within schedule.
• Proactively builds and maintains relationships with developers and builders and researches local zoning plans, master planning reports, and other resources to identify new developments and opportunities for customer growth.
• Seeks out and solicits new or conversion load customers within assigned territory. Prepares feasibility studies, negotiates extension contracts and expedites the approval process.
• Completes executive summaries and contributes subject-matter expertise towards the justification of gas and/or electric distribution and transmission system projects and other construction related activities.
• Manages the completion of system workflows, locates, right of way, easements, and permit acquisition and required documentation relating to construction and maintenance of projects and equipment, including post project material and quantity verification.
• Performs other tasks and special projects as assigned.

Education

Two-year degree in business, project management or energy related field

Two years related energy industry experience

Four years related energy industry experience, with at least one year as a Utility Project Planner

Job description

Montana-Dakota Utilities is seeking qualified candidates for Utility Project Planner roles across multiple locations in the United States. The position involves project management, coordination of gas and electric construction, and feasibility studies to support residential and commercial energy initiatives.

The role requires a two-year degree in business, project management or energy-related field and 2+ years in the energy sector; Sr requires four years and a year in Planner duties.