Engineering/Environmental Technician

Talen Energy; Colstrip (MT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Talen Energy in Colstrip, Montana is seeking a candidate to support environmental compliance at the Colstrip Generating Station. Responsibilities include utilizing drone technology for surveying and ensuring construction management compliance while fostering a culture of safety and sustainability.

The ideal candidate should have a degree in civil or environmental engineering and experience in surveying and environmental science. This role offers opportunities for personal and professional development in a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or associate degree in civil or environmental engineering technology or equivalent experience.
• Experience in surveying, drone surveying, construction management, or environmental science.
• Knowledge of civil engineering software and environmental regulations.

Responsibilities

• Use drone technology for volumetric calculations.
• Ensure design compliance through monitoring.
• Support water management through surveying procedures.

Skills

Surveying principles

Environmental compliance

Effective communication

MS Office

AutoCAD

Drone surveying

Education

Bachelor's or associate degree in civil or environmental engineering technology

Tools

Drone photogrammetry processing software

GPS-based survey equipment

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Position Overview

The Environmental Department at Talen Montana LLC is responsible for supporting the Colstrip Generating Station through ensuring continued environmental compliance. This is accomplished through air compliance and testing, managing and maintaining the plant emissions systems and permits, water quality and quantity management and monitoring, constructing and maintaining reclamation and remediation obligations, and other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Use the latest drone technology and survey equipment, processing data with survey and engineering software to assist with volumetric calculations.
• Ensure construction management and design compliance through monitoring and observation.
• Learn and assist with required air quality testing procedures and equipment.
• Support water management through surveying and sampling procedures.
• Drive initiatives and functional priorities that deliver measurable, real‑world results.
• Collaborate across teams to improve work processes and strengthen business outcomes.
• Own and enhance processes that support a safer, smarter, and more sustainable energy future.
• Leverage data, insights, and professional judgment to inform strategic decisions.
• Support and develop others while fostering a collaborative, forward‑thinking team culture.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or associate degree in civil or environmental engineering technology, or closely related equivalent experience and/or education.
• Experience or equivalent education in surveying, drone surveying, construction management, environmental science.
• Strong knowledge of surveying and engineering principles, surveying technology and operation, civil engineering software, state and federal environmental regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and actively, manage time wisely, self‑organize, manage multiple projects and assist others in solving problems.
• Proficient in MS Office, AutoCAD, Carlson Software or AutoCAD Civil 3D, drone photogrammetry processing software, GPS‑based survey equipment.
• Able to meet requirements for power plant pre‑employment processes, thorough background checks, drug screening and physical requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced certification such as PMP, PE, Six Sigma.
• Experience in energy generation, civil or environmental engineering, air and water quality permitting, management and testing, construction management, surveying.
• Familiarity with Asset Suite, Workday, scheduling software such as Primavera or MS Project.
• Prior experience working in a fast‑paced, regulated, or matrixed environment.

All positions may be subject to pre‑employment, random, post‑accident, and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing in accordance with applicable law.

EEO Statement

Talen Energy is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to diversity and the strength it brings to the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, disability, perceived disability, or any other protected characteristic as may be defined by applicable law.