ENGINEERING SUPERVISOR

Mission Valley Power; Pablo (MT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Mission Valley Power is seeking a qualified Engineering Supervisor with a PE license or the ability to obtain it within one year. The role requires at least four years of engineering experience on utility power lines and two years of supervising personnel. Substation design and CAD proficiency are preferred, along with strong customer communication.

Candidates must meet licensing, drug-testing, and residency requirements within MVP service territory. Tribal preference applies.

Qualifications

• Must have PE licensure or ability to obtain within 1 year by exam or comity.
• Four years of engineering experience on utility power lines with two years supervising or directing personnel.
• Five years of other engineering experience with two years supervising or directing personnel.
• Experience in substation design and CADD applications.
• Ability to work directly with customers and communicate effectively.
• Knowledge of NEC, NESC, Montana Electric/Inspection Code, and REA standards preferred.
• Valid state driver’s license; pre-hire drug test; random testing.
• Must live within Mission Valley Power service territory; Tribal preference applies.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct engineering staff on distribution, transmission, and substation projects.
• Perform engineering tasks for utility power lines and related facilities.
• Coordinate with customers and tribal partners; ensure clear communication.
• Ensure compliance with NEC, NESC, and REA construction standards.
• Utilize CAD and engineering software to develop designs and drawings.

Skills

PE license

Supervisory experience

Electrical engineering

Substation design

CAD (CADD)

Customer interaction

Code knowledge

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

CADD software

Job description

ENGINEERING SUPERVISORMISSION VALLEY POWER

The successful applicant must be a graduate engineer. Professional Engineering (PE) license, or ability to obtain within one (1) year of employment by exam or comity. Must have a minimum of four (4) years experience involving the engineering of utility power lines which includes two (2) years of supervising or directing other personnel in technical aspects of engineering or five (5) years of other engineering experience with a minimum of two (2) years of supervising or directing other personnel in technical aspects of engineering of five (5) years of other engineering experience with a minimum of two (2) years of supervisory experience. Some experience in substation design and CADD applications. Must have demonstrated experience in working directly with customers. Must have professional knowledge in electrical engineering and skill in electrical engineering concepts, principles and practices in order to perform the engineering duties concerned with distribution, transmission and substations or have demonstrated comparable technical ability. Must have thorough knowledge of the practical application of the National Electric Code, National Electric Safety Code, State of Montana Electric and Inspection Code, Rural Electric Association (REA) and REA construction standards is preferred. Must be skilled at operating computers and related equipment and applying technical engineering software. Must be proficient communicating orally and in writing. This includes the skills to communicate across cultural and educational barriers in a diplomatic and effective manner, especially with the general public of MVP. Valid State Drivers license. Must pass pre-hire drug test and position is subject to random drug testing. Must live within Mission Valley Powers service territory. All applicants are required to submit a Tribal application, copies of relevant transcripts and/or certificates and a copy of a valid drivers license, proof of enrollment from a federally recognized Tribe if other than CSKT to the Tribal Personnel Department or call 406.675.2700 ext. 1259 or visit the website: cskt.org/personnel for the application. Salary is negotiable, including benefits. Closing date will be Monday, August 31, 2026 @ 5:30 p.m. The successful applicants must pass a pre-hire drug test and be subject to drug and alcohol testing as described in Mission Valley Power Drug and Alcohol Testing policy.

CSKT IS A TRIBAL MEMBER PREFERENCE EMPLOYER