Construction Engineer

Work Location

Great Falls, MT

$67,000 to $129,000 per year

Regular Full-time

The Distribution Construction Engineer provides engineering support for gas and electric growth, expansion projects, extensions, rebuilds, relocations, and assists with operating electric and natural gas utilities.

• 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.

• Provide engineering support for gas and electric growth, expansion projects, extensions, rebuilds, relocations, and assist with operating electric and natural gas utilities.
• Design electric and/or natural gas facilities following the Capital Business Processes.
• 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 in developing project‑specific capital budgets.
• Assist and closely work with Division operations.
• Complete on‑call after‑hours duties periodically, for one week at a time; this requires residing in the greater metro area to respond to emergency situations and call personnel out for after‑hours activities.
• Maintain regular, reliable, and punctual attendance as an essential function of this position, consistent with applicable laws and reasonable accommodation requirements.
• All employees must adhere to company safety standards and the Code of Business Conduct & Ethics.
• Ensure all actions are consistent with North Western Energy's values, mission, and strategic business objectives.

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering.
• Professional Engineer's License preferred.
• Working knowledge and experience in construction and design preferred.
• Experience with SAP, line design and DDS preferred.
• Knowledge of International Fuel Gas Code, NESC, NEC, and the DOT. Part 191 and 192 preferred.
• General understanding of survey and inspection techniques and microprocessor‑based equipment preferred.
• Demonstrated and maintained a good safety record.
• Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record.
• Energy Industry Fundamental 2.0 certification a plus.

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.