Gas & Electric Construction Engineer — Growth Projects

Longwood University; Billings (MT); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Healthcare benefits

Education reimbursement

Life Insurance

Paid time off

Volunteer opportunities

Parental leave

Paid training

Job summary

NorthWestern Energy is seeking a Distribution Construction Engineer to provide engineering support for gas and electric growth, extensions, rebuilds, relocations, and operations of electric and natural gas utilities. Design work follows Capital Business Processes and includes supervising crews and preparing reports.

The role requires a B.S. in Engineering, a PE license is preferred, and travel up to 15% with some on-call duties in the Billings area. Telecommuting is negotiable after training.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Engineering; December 2026 grads encouraged to apply.
• Professional Engineer license is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support for gas and electric growth, expansion projects, extensions, rebuilds, relocations, and assist with operating electric and natural gas utilities.
• Design electric and/or natural gas facilities following the Capital Business Processes.
• Supervise projects and oversee contract and company construction crews.
• Perform engineering analyses, drawings, spreadsheets, and database compilations.
• Compile and write technical reports.
• Respond to customers' needs via field investigations.
• Survey and inspect routes.
• Ensure cost estimates meet company standards and tariffs.
• Assist in developing project-specific capital budgets; coordinate with Division operations.
• Complete periodic on-call after-hours duties; reside in the greater metro area; respond to emergencies.

Education

B.S. in Engineering

Professional Engineer license (preferred)

Tools

SAP

Line design

DDS

Job description

NorthWestern Energy is seeking a Distribution Construction Engineer to provide engineering support for gas and electric growth, extensions, rebuilds, relocations, and operations of electric and natural gas utilities. Design work follows Capital Business Processes and includes supervising crews and preparing reports.

The role requires a B.S. in Engineering, a PE license is preferred, and travel up to 15% with some on-call duties in the Billings area. Telecommuting is negotiable after training.