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Engineer Electric Transmission: Central Construction

NORTHWESTERN ENERGY • Bozeman, MT • 4h ago

Bozeman, MT, USA | Distribution Operations - MT | Salary | 74000-135200 per year | Regular Full Time

Engineer Electric Transmission - Central Construction

Work Location : Bozeman, MT

Pay range : $74,000 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, reactive work 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 over 1,600 amazing people and serve over 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:

Engineer will ensure oversight of guidelines, policies, practices, standards, and regulations relating to transmission designs.

Provide engineering design and support for transmission pole and airbrake 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 #4979

Posting Dates: March 27, 2026 through Open until filled

Department/Division: Distribution Operations--Central Construction

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 .

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