Engineer/Technical Advisor; Butte, MT . major office locations in Montana
Listed on 2026-02-16
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Engineering
Environmental Engineer, Environmental Compliance
Overview
Engineer/Technical Advisor
Work Location:
Butte, MT Preferred. Open to major office locations in Montana
Pay range: $74,300 to $153,400 per year
Employment Status:
Regular Full-time
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About this position:
The Technical Advisor serves as a subject matter expert and technical lead within the Environmental, Lands, Permitting & Compliance Department, providing engineering, regulatory, and environmental expertise to support the company s capital projects, operations, and long-term asset management. This position plays a critical role in ensuring company projects and activities comply with all applicable environmental regulations, land use requirements, and permitting conditions while advancing the company s commitment to safety, reliability, and environmental stewardship.
We offer great benefits:
North Western Energy is a fully regulated electric and natural gas utility serving Montana, South Dakota and Nebraska. We employ over 1,600 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 health)
- Life Insurance (Company pays basic employee policy; spouse, dependent insurance also available)
- Continuing education 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 Technical Leadership & Expertise- Serve as the company s technical resource on complex environmental liability and permitting projects that may include development of testimony for the Public Service Commissions in multiple states
- Provide engineering and technical guidance in the planning, design, and execution of the company s energy development projects with particular focus on air permitting and compliance, and emissions testing and reporting
- Interpret and apply environmental regulations, engineering standards, and land management requirements to ensure compliance across utility operations
- Conduct or oversee technical studies, assessments, and engineering analyses to support the company s environmental goals
- Review and approve technical reports, company publications and other deliverables ensuring accuracy, regulatory compliance, and consistency with company standards
- Coordinate with external consultants, contractors, and regulatory agencies to prepare and submit permit applications and reports, conduct site investigations, resolve technical issues and facilitate timely implementation of permit requirements or remediation plans
- Provide field support for energy development projects, remediation projects and other environmental permitting projects as required
- Partner with project managers, engineers, and environmental specialists to develop permitting strategies and schedules for new construction, maintenance, and infrastructure upgrades as required
- Monitor regulatory developments affecting company operations and provide recommendations to management
- Serve as liaison with regulatory agencies to help ensure transparent communication and cooperative relationships
- Assist with the development and maintenance of compliance tracking systems, documentation standards, and technical reporting protocols
- Lead or support internal audits and reviews to verify ongoing compliance with internal and external regulatory and environmental requirements, standards and laws
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