Utilities Construction Engineer – Growth & Extensions

Make Choteau Home; Lewistown (MT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match up to 4%

Healthcare and wellbeing programs (d

Life Insurance (Company pays basic)

Continuing education reimbursement

Competitive pay and annual incentive

Paid volunteer opportunities

Paid parental leave

Paid bereavement leave

Paid training opportunities

Paid time off + 11 holidays

Job summary

NorthWestern Energy is seeking a Distribution Construction Engineer to provide engineering support for gas and electric growth, extensions, and relocations. You will design facilities, supervise crews, perform analyses, and compile technical reports while maintaining safety and compliance.

Responsibilities include field investigations, route surveys, budget support, and up to 15% travel. A B.S. in Engineering is required; PE license is preferred, with 15% travel anticipated.

Qualifications

• Must have a B.S. degree in Engineering.
• Ability to obtain a Professional Engineer's License is preferred.
• Working knowledge and experience in construction and design preferred.
• 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.
• General understanding of survey and inspection techniques and microprocessor-based equipment preferred.
• Demonstrate and maintain a good safety record.
• Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record.
• Get Into Energy - Energy Industry Fundamental 2.0 certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support for gas and electric growth, expansion projects, extensions, rebuilds, relocations.
• Design electric and/or natural gas facilities following the Capital Business Processes.
• Supervise projects and oversee contract and company construction crews.
• Perform 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 cost estimates meet company standards and tariffs.
• Assist to develop project-specific capital budgets.
• Assist and closely work with the Division operations.
• Complete periodic on-call after-hours duties and reside in the greater metro area.
• Maintain regular, reliable attendance per policy.
• Adhere to safety standards and Code of Business Conduct & Ethics.
• Travel up to 15%.

Skills

Construction & design experience

Field investigations

Survey & inspection techniques

Safety mindset

Project supervision

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

SAP

DDS

Job description

NorthWestern Energy is seeking a Distribution Construction Engineer to provide engineering support for gas and electric growth, extensions, and relocations. You will design facilities, supervise crews, perform analyses, and compile technical reports while maintaining safety and compliance.

Responsibilities include field investigations, route surveys, budget support, and up to 15% travel. A B.S. in Engineering is required; PE license is preferred, with 15% travel anticipated.