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NORTHWESTERN ENERGY Substation Engineer in BUTTE, Montana
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must have a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering; experienced and upcoming May 2025 graduates encouraged to apply
- Excellent computer skills and proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD or other structural design software
- Ability to demonstrate and maintain a good safety record
- Valid Drivers License and satisfactory driving record
- Proficiency or ability to learn relevant software tools: Microsoft Suite, SAP, Cascade, AutoCAD
- Strong focus on safety and reliability
- Experience (preferred) or interest in substation design
- Ability to travel to jobsites, off-site meetings, and trainings (up to 60% travel per year) including overnight stays when necessary
- Ability to participate in an on-call rotation, after-hours duties, periodically, for one week at a time; this includes response to emergency situations and calling personnel out for after-hours activities
- Ability to work extended hours as required
- Ability to lift of supplies and materials weighing up to 35 pounds
- Ability to pass an employment physical, a drug test and a background check
- Ability to obtain a Professional Engineer's License is preferred
DUTIES INCLUDE:
- Design and implement innovative, cost-effective solutions to optimize substation projects
- Manage a project from inception to completion, including estimating, designing, budgeting, forecasting, procuring materials, scheduling and overseeing execution
- Coordinate and oversee contractor teams and subcontractors for substation projects
- Maintain substation drawings and records, such as construction plans, equipment specs, correspondence, purchase orders and approval drawings
- Spec, request quotes, create purchase requisitions/orders, and procure relevant materials for projects
- Develop detailed, phased construction plans, including clearances/outages, material deliveries, tasks and responsibilities
- Prepare construction packages, including drawings, standards, plans, material lists, charge data, clearance details and other relevant information
- Coordinate projects with applicable internal/external stakeholders
- Develop annual work plans and schedule projects
- Provide technical support for operations
- Design and evaluate projects to ensure compliance with industry and company standards
- Use of safe work practices in the design and construction of substation facilities
- Perform technical training for crew members, contractors, and subcontractors, as applicable
- Provide backup for Supervisors and Engineers during periods of leave
- Adhere to company safety standards and the Code of Business Conduct & Ethics
- Ensure self and others' actions are consistent with NorthWestern Energy's values, mission, and strategic business objectives
Full-time position.
$73,000 to $139,300 annually, depending on experience. Benefits include: 401K with company match up to 4% and non-elective contribution up to 7%; healthcare and wellbeing programs, including dental and vision; Health Savings Account (HSA); healthcare and dependent care flexible spending account (FSA); Employee Assistance Programs; Life Insurance; paid time off starting on your first day, plus 11 paid holidays.
Apply by March 31, 2025.