Thermal & Wind Generation Plant Engineer — Project Lead

NorthWestern Energy; Livingston (MT); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match up to 4%

Healthcare and wellbeing programs (d‑h

Employee Assistance Programs (Counsel…

Life Insurance

Continuing education reimbursement

Competitive pay and annual incentives

Paid volunteer opportunities

Paid parental leave

Paid bereavement leave

Paid training opportunities

Paid time off and 11 paid holidays

Job summary

NorthWestern Energy is seeking a Thermal & Wind Generation Plant Engineer to oversee engineering support for Thermal and Wind facilities in Montana and South Dakota. You will coordinate capital project plans, work with the manager and senior technical advisor, and supervise contract resources to maintain and improve generation assets.

Responsibilities include safety leadership, project management, and ensuring regulatory compliance (NERC/WECC).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required; Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering preferred.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) and/or Professional Engineering (PE) License preferred.
• Experience and expertise in thermal power generation engineering preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the activities of contract engineering support personnel on all plant needs including NERC/WECC compliance.
• Be a leader in safety performance.
• Interact effectively with company employees, contractors, and other internal departments.
• Facilitate, participate, and/or oversee Root Cause Analysis activities as required for plant related events.
• Provide technical support to the plants to maintain safe, reliable, and compliant operation.
• Monitor progress and performance of vendors providing products and services.
• Serve as project manager for plant projects as applicable.
• Occasional travel up to 30% including overnights.

Skills

Safety leadership

Project coordination

Contract management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

NorthWestern Energy is seeking a Thermal & Wind Generation Plant Engineer to oversee engineering support for Thermal and Wind facilities in Montana and South Dakota. You will coordinate capital project plans, work with the manager and senior technical advisor, and supervise contract resources to maintain and improve generation assets.

Responsibilities include safety leadership, project management, and ensuring regulatory compliance (NERC/WECC).