Electrical Engineer I/II

MDU Resources Group; Glendive (MT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

MDU Resources Group is seeking an Engineer II to support electrical substations and electrical systems design. The role emphasizes safety as a top priority in day-to-day work and may include relocation assistance for qualified candidates.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering (ABET approved preferred) and 2 years of related experience in the oil and gas industry or associated fields, with travel 25–50%. Sponsorship is not provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering ABET approved preferred
• Two years’ experience in engineering, operations, and maintenance and/or construction of natural gas facilities or related engineering field
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States, no sponsorships considered
• Requires travel: Moderate (25% - 50%)

Responsibilities

• Assists in the design, material specification and installation of construction and maintenance projects.
• Prepares detailed cost estimates, construction authorizations, material requisitions and accounting paperwork for construction and maintenance materials.
• Performs engineering studies to determine the feasibility of new construction or methods to make existing facilities more efficient and enhance safety.
• Performs engineering calculations.
• Assists in the preparation of annual construction and maintenance budgets.
• Performs other tasks and special projects as assigned.

Education

ABET accredited degree

FE Exam passed

Job description

Responsible for a variety of engineering tasks associated with a particular assignment in one of the engineering departments or field operating districts. Responsible for placing safety as #1 priority in day-to-day work routine for self and others.

Level I: Performs basic and entry level engineering and completes other tasks related to the support and development of the department.

Level II: Applies standard engineering methods and techniques to solve problems and completes other tasks related to the support and development of the department

In this Electrical Engineer role, the successful candidate will support the programming logical controls within electrical substations and design of electrical systems.

Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline ABET approved preferred; or
• Bachelor’s degree in applicable engineering technology, ABET approved preferred, and successfully passed Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam.
• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline, ABET approved preferred; or
• Bachelor’s degree in applicable engineering technology, ABET approved preferred, and successfully passed Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam; and
• Two years’ experience in engineering, operations, and maintenance and/or construction of natural gas facilities or related engineering field.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Must take all measures necessary to protect networks, devices, programs and data from cyber-attack, damage or unauthorized access.

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States, no sponsorships considered.

Required to maintain a valid driver’s license.

May be subject to the Company’s DOT Substance Abuse Testing Program.

Requires travel: Moderate (25% - 50%).

• Opportunity for relocation assistance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Electrical engineering degree.

In addition to the above, an Engineer II has:

• Experience in the oil and natural gas industry.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists in the design, material specification and installation of construction and maintenance projects.
• Prepares detailed cost estimates, construction authorizations, material requisitions and accounting paperwork for construction and maintenance materials.
• Performs engineering studies to determine the feasibility of new construction or methods to make existing facilities more efficient and enhance safety.
• Performs engineering calculations.
• Assists in the preparation of annual construction and maintenance budgets.
• Performs other tasks and special projects as assigned.

Additional to the above, the Engineer II:

• Supervises the design, material specification and installation of construction and maintenance projects. Directly supervises contractor or company work crews assigned to a project.
• Assists other engineering staff in the development of engineering feasibility studies and other engineering related duties.
• Assists in the development and modification of design, operation and maintenance standards in accordance with applicable federal and state laws and rules as well as industry codes and practices.

Deadline to Apply: September 7, 2026 @ 11:00 CST

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