Estimator, Engineering

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The Estimator is responsible for designing, estimating, and being the project manager for new gas and electric residential and commercial utility installations.

North Western 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)
• Competitive pay (Scheduled performance-based wage increases and annual incentive opportunities.)
• Paid company endorsed volunteer opportunities
• Paid parental 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.

• Must become familiar with the Capital Business process related to Customer requests for new service and relocates and other processes as assigned
• Communicates timely and effectively to maintain good working relationships with customers, contractors, engineering firms, and regulators
• Answer specific questions from customers regarding utility extensions and capital business processes
• Use locates, mapping, and site visits to establish location of current or nearby utilities, prospective utility routes, and location of critical landscape features such as wetlands, drainage/culverts, traffic concerns, etc.
• Obtain permits as needed
• Design underground electric and/or gas services and other work as assigned
• Provide design estimates using Company processes for estimating and create job quotes and contracts for the customer
• Take effective steps to ensure that cost estimates meet company standards
• Manage the implementation of the project design including working with the customers, coordinating with other nearby utility providers, with contractors to ensure site is prepared to grade, with firms providing traffic control, and providing onsite orientation and supervision to crews and contractors carrying out the work
• Perform capitol forecasting for estimating allocation of man-power hours
• Clearly and concisely communicate both written and verbally
• Represent North Western Energy and interact effectively and responsibly with internal company employees, external contractors, agencies, or other groups
• Drive to work sites, mostly day trips with an occasional overnight stay, and work extended hours including evenings, weekends and an on-call rotation schedule as required
• Work in all weather conditions
• Perform individual lifts of equipment weighing up to 35 pounds
• The ability to maintain regular, reliable, and punctual attendance is an essential function of this position, consistent with applicable laws and reasonable accommodation requirements
• All North Western Energy employees are required to 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

• Demonstrate and maintain a good safety record
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Business, technical degrees, or extensive construction background or field experience preferred
• Valid Driver's License and satisfactory driving record
• First Aid/CPR Certification
• Knowledge of safety policies/procedures

Requisition: 4988

Posting Dates:
August 5, 2026 through August 16, 2026

Department/Division:
Distribution Operations - Construction

Employment Physical:
Required

Drug Test:
Required

Telecommuting:
Part-time within South Division service territory negotiable following the completion of an in office training period

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 or at j