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NorthWestern Energy Engineer Electric Transmission: Central Construction in Helena, Montana
62900-135200 per year | 27-Oct-2023 to Until Filled (MST) | Helena, MT, USA | Salary | Distribution Operations - MT | Regular Full Time
Engineer Electric Transmission - Central Construction
Work Location : Helena, MT
Pay range : $62,900 to $135,200 per year
Employment Status: Regular Full-time
External candidates apply at northwesternenergy.com
Internal candidates apply through iConnect (https://iconnect.nwe.northwesternenergy.com/Employee-Portal/?m) .
About this position:
The Transmission Engineer provides engineering support for electric transmission programs, extensions, rebuilds, relocations, and assists with operating electric and natural gas utilities.
We offer great benefits:
NorthWestern Energy is a fully regulated electric and natural gas utility serving Montana, South Dakota and Nebraska. We employ 1,500 amazing people and serve 753,600 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:
Engineer will ensure oversight of guidelines, policies, practices, standards, and regulations relating to transmission designs.
Provide engineering design and support for transmission pole and airbreak switch replacement projects.
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
Complete on-call after-hours duties, periodically, for one week at a time; this requires the individual to reside in the greater metro area; includes response to emergency situations and calling personnel out for after-hours activities
Perform individual lifts and carried office supplies up to 35 pounds
All NorthWestern Energy employees are required to adhere to company safety standards and the Code of Business Conduct & Ethics
Ensure actions are consistent with NorthWestern Energy's values, mission, and strategic business objectives
Am I right for this job? Here's the success profile:
Must have a B.S. degree in Engineering
Ability to obtain a Professional Engineer's License is preferred
Working knowledge and experience in transmission construction and design preferred
Experience with PLS-CADD and survey techniques preferred
Knowledge of International Fuel Gas Code, NESC, NEC, and the DOT. Part 191 and 192 is preferred
Must have excellent organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple conflicting tasks and demands
Demonstrate and maintain a good safety record
First Aid/CPR Certification
Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record
Requisition #4158
Posting Dates: March 14, 2024 through Open Until Filled
Department/Division: Distribution Operations
Employment Physical: Required
Drug Test: Required
Background Check: Required
Relocation Benefit: Negotiable
Telecommuting: Part-time within NorthWestern energy service territory negotiable
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal or state laws and statutes. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act, should you have a disability that requires assistance and/or reasonable accommodation with the job application process, please contact the Human Resources department at 1-800-245-6977 or at job.inquiries@northwestern.com .