Gas & Electric Construction Engineer – Growth Projects

Longwood University; Missoula (MT); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match up to 4%

Healthcare and wellbeing programs: HSA

Life Insurance

Continuing education reimbursement

Paid time off & 11 holidays

Volunteer opportunities

Paid parental leave

Paid training opportunities

Job summary

NorthWestern Energy in Missoula, MT is seeking a Distribution Construction Engineer to provide engineering support for gas and electric growth, expansions, extensions, rebuilds, and relocations. You will design facilities following established processes and supervise construction crews while performing analyses, drawings, and reports.

The role requires a B.S. in Engineering (Dec 2026 grads welcome), a PE license is preferred, and travel up to 15% is expected.

Qualifications

• Must have a B.S. degree in Engineering (December 2026 grads encouraged to apply).
• Ability to obtain a Professional Engineer's License is preferred.
• Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record.
• Experience with SAP, line design and DDS preferred.
• Knowledge of International Fuel Gas Code, NESC, NEC, and the DOT. Part 191 and 192 is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support for gas and electric growth, expansion projects, extensions, rebuilds, relocations, and assists 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 computer related functions such as engineering analysis, drawing, spreadsheets, and database compilations.
• Compile and write technical reports.
• Respond to customers' needs by performing field investigations.
• Survey and inspect routes.
• Ensure that cost estimates meet company standards and current tariffs.
• Assist to develop project-specific capital budgets; closely work with Division operations.
• Complete periodic on-call after-hours duties; reside in greater Missoula metro area.
• Travel up to 15%.

Skills

Safety-conscious

Valid driver's license

Education

Engineering B.S.

Tools

SAP

DDS

Line design

Job description

NorthWestern Energy in Missoula, MT is seeking a Distribution Construction Engineer to provide engineering support for gas and electric growth, expansions, extensions, rebuilds, and relocations. You will design facilities following established processes and supervise construction crews while performing analyses, drawings, and reports.

The role requires a B.S. in Engineering (Dec 2026 grads welcome), a PE license is preferred, and travel up to 15% is expected.