GIS & Drafting Specialist - Butte

Northwestern Energy; Butte (MT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Healthcare and wellbeing programs

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off + 11 holidays

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs

Job summary

NorthWestern Energy is seeking a GIS and Drafting Specialist to support the Gas Transmission, Drafting, GIS, and Engineering groups. You will enter data, modify drawings, assist in as-built updates, and help with field GPS data collection and reporting.

The role emphasizes data integrity, independent work, and collaboration with multiple teams to drive efficiency and accuracy in project documentation.

Qualifications

• Degree in Drafting, GIS or related field or equivalent experience.
• Experience with GIS and drafting processes and data integrity.
• Basic ACAD/GIS familiarity beneficial but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist Gas Transmission with data entry and updating drawings.
• Support field as-built processes and GPS data collection.
• Generate reports from AutoCAD drawings to Excel.
• Analyze drafting backlog and assist GIS data integrity.

Skills

GIS

Drafting

Data entry

GPS field data

Report generation

Education

2- or 4-year degree in Drafting/GIS

Tools

AutoCAD Plant 3D

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Esri GIS

GPS devices

Job description

About this position:

The GIS and Drafting Specialist will assist the Gas Transmission Drafting, GIS and Engineering groups with various associated processes ranging from data entry, modify drawings, as-building, field assistance, updating features, running reports, filing, and compiling data.

We offer great benefits:

NorthWestern Energy is a fully regulated electric and natural gas utility serving Montana, South Dakota and Nebraska. We employ over 1,600 amazing people and serve ove 800,000 customers who are our neighbors in our communities. We are a top employer and offer competitive benefits, including:

• 401K with company match up to 4% and non-elective contribution up to 7%


• Healthcare and wellbeing programs, including dental and vision for you, your spouse and dependents, Health Savings Account (HSA), healthcare and dependent care flexible spending account (FSA)


• Employee Assistance Programs (Offering up to six free counseling sessions, per person, per issue, per year for employees, spouses and dependents to include financial heath)


• Life Insurance (Company pays basic employee policy; spouse, dependent insurance also available)


• Tuition reimbursement


• Competitive pay (Scheduled performance-based wage increases and annual incentive opportunities.)


• Paid company endorsed volunteer opportunities


• Paid parental leave


• Paid bereavement leave


• Paid training opportunities


• Paid time off starting on your first day, plus 11 paid holidays

Benefits may vary by position or as negotiated as part of a collective bargaining agreement.

About this job:

• This position requires attention to detail and an individual that can work independently with minimal supervision


• Assist Gas Transmission Department with projects and processes to identify and develop efficiencies


• Learn and use basic Autodesk software, to include AutoCAD Plant 3D and AutoCAD Civil3D as to assist with portions of as-built drawings, including schematic drawing updates


• Enter data into AutoCAD Plant 3D software from as-built documentation


• Support engineering with field as-built process including updating drawings and GPS data collection in the field


• Aid with material reconciliation process for material tracking and traceability on projects


• Generate reports from AutoCAD drawings to Excel spreadsheets and complete comparison of data.


• Analyze drafting backlog to prioritize organizational needs


• Assist with GIS functions which include data entry, generating reports, and execution of GIS tools.


• Assist GIS with database structure, schema, and data integrity


• Run reports for project status & completion of projects


• The ability to maintain regular, reliable, and punctual attendance is an essential function of this position, consistent with applicable laws and reasonable accommodation requirements


• All NorthWestern Energy employees are required to adhere to company safety standards and the Code of Business Conduct & Ethics


• Ensure all actions are consistent with NorthWestern Energy's values, mission, and strategic business objectives

Am I right for this job? Here's the success profile:

• 2 year or 4-year degree in Drafting, GIS, Data Management, similar field of study, or equivalent years of experience and/or combination of education and experience.


• Exhibited knowledge of GIS and Drafting processes, programs, and data integrity


• Basic understanding of ACAD, or GIS or Esri Field Maps, GPS processes, field data collection, and reading of prints and drawings is beneficial but not required.


• Understanding spatial databases, database management, and data integrity is a bonus, but not required.


• Ability to read prints and drawings is beneficial.


• Demonstrate and maintain a good safety record


• Basic knowledge and experience with database security, development, and data integrity is desired


• Possess analytical and problem-solving skills


• Must possess strong interpersonal communication skills, be organized, and detail-oriented


• Ability to work independently and as part of a team


• Get Into Energy - Energy Industry Fundamental 2.0 certification is a plus (click the link to certify at no cost)