Maintenance Engineer

Overview

Butte location preferred; will consider other major office locations in Montana (Billings, Bozeman, Great Falls, Helena or Missoula) for the right candidate. Open to a full-time position.

Base pay range: $72,000.00/yr - $/yr. Benefits include: 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 Program (up to six free counseling sessions per person, per issue, per year for employees, spouses and dependents);
Life Insurance; tuition reimbursement; competitive pay with scheduled wage increases and annual incentive opportunities; paid company endorsed volunteer opportunities; paid training opportunities; paid time off from day one plus 11 paid holidays. Open through October 22, 2025. Apply online at: https://northw

• Demonstrate and maintain a good safety record
• Must have a B.S. in Engineering, experienced and upcoming December 2025 graduates encouraged to apply
• Excellent computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Good working knowledge of utility operation maintenance activities
• First aid/CPR certification preferred
• Valid Drivers License and satisfactory driving record

• Evaluate emerging technologies and establish tools for central maintenance programs
• Collect data, analyze and provide recommendations based on department needs
• Create, issue and evaluate Request for Proposals for contract resources to perform maintenance activities
• Initiate and review contracts and ensure North Western Energy project interests and specifications are appropriately represented prior to contract execution
• Plan, evaluate, and improve the efficiency of business processes and procedures based on company requirements
• Develop schedule, cost, and scope controls to monitor contractor performance against annual goals
• Lead special projects and utilize change and project management techniques as required
• Assist in developing and managing capital expense budgets
• Travel to job sites, off-site meetings, and up to 25% travel per year including overnight stays when necessary
• All North Western Energy employees are required to adhere to company safety standards and the Code of Business Conduct & Ethics
• Ensure self and others' actions are consistent with North Western Energy's values, mission, and strategic business objectives

• Job function:
  Management and Manufacturing
• Industries:
  Utilities
• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time

Full-time position. Open through October 22, 2025. Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at North Western Energy by 2x.