Engineering Manager

CONFEDERATED SALISH AND KOOTENAI TRIBES
OF THE FLATHEAD NATION

PO BOX 278
PABLO MT 59855

406. 675.2700
PERSONNEL OFFICE FAX: 406. 226.2562

Website: csktribes.org
E-mail: cory.clairmont@cskt.org

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TITLE: Engineering Manager

5 to 7-year contract

LOCATION: Mission Valley Power

Pablo, MT

SALARY: Negotiable – D.O.E. including Union Benefits

CLOSING DATE: Thursday, June 1, 2023 at 5:30 p.m.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS:

This position is a Testing Designated Position (TDP) within the definition of the CSKT Drug Testing Policy. The
successful applicant, if not already employed by the Tribes, must pass pre-hire drug testing and serve a

mandatory six (6) month probationary period.

Do you like to hunt, fish, hike? Are you looking for an adventure being sixty five (65) miles away from Glacier National

Park? Mission Valley Power is a tribally operated utility in Western Montana, located between Missoula, Mt and Kalispell,
Mt. Cultural diversity flourishes in Missoula, Kalispell and on the Flathead Indian Reservation. Salish Kootenai College

offers many degree opportunities for extended family. The MVP headquarters is six (6) miles away from Flathead Lake, a
large fresh water lake that has boating and swimming.

MVP offers excellent salary and benefit coverage.

If you are looking for an adventure, MVP is the place for you. Give us a look!

INRODUCTION:
Under the general direction of the Utility General Manager, the incumbent manages the Engineering Department,

provides timely electrical engineering and long and short-term planning services for the operations of Mission Valley

Power (MVP).

The incumbent may serve as project manager for specific utility system investments and construction plans working with
the Utility Operations Manager and others to accomplish system reliability. The incumbent oversees the development of

the short-term utility work plans and a BIA Deferred Maintenance Plan which prioritizes MVP system improvements. The

Engineering Manager works closely with a local Utility Board in reporting system investments and outcomes so that
information can be shared with the Tribal Contractor and the rate payers. The Engineering Manager develops work plans

for capital projects on a long term and annual basis, utilizing the goals and objectives of the MVP approved plan.

The Engineering Manager will mentor several employees so they may successfully pass the engineering professional
licensing exam. The incumbent will work closely with utility finance and the Operations Department within MVP on a daily

basis to accomplish an integrated effort to benefit MVP customers.

The incumbent meets weekly with the utility senior staff and is required by Utility Board resolution to report

accomplishments, expenditures, maintenance investments and capitol investments to the board monthly including work
order status.

Annual system investments (maintenance and capitol investments) will be documented monthly, quarterly and annually.
Incumbent is responsible to maintaining a detailed five (5) year plan to support rate analysis and rate recommendations.

Incumbent will be employed under a contract. On site work highly preferred, hybrid work schedule considered depending

on the qualifications and skill set of the individual.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (AS REFLECTED ON THE TRIBAL EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION):

• Must be a graduate engineer.
• Must be registered as a Professional Engineer in Montana, or be capable of being registered in Montana in a

• Must have supervision for at least five (5) years.

• Must have direct successful experience managing construction projects and large sums of system investments.
• Must be able to provide the focus and direction for the utility in long-and short-range plant infrastructure and

• Will mentor electrical engineers in obtaining their professional licensure.

• Must be proficient in preparation of annual budgets detailing engineering (and operations, if applicable) needs.
• Must be detail oriented in the role of providing detail for engineering plans and to document accomplishments for

educational barriers in a diplomatic and effective manner, especially with the general public of the Utility.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Incumbent will be employed under a contract. On site work highly preferred, hybrid work schedule

considered depending on the qualifications and skill set of the individual.
- Must have a valid State Driver’s license.

• Must possess a professional engineering license at the time of application.
• This position is considered to be a testing designated position as described in the Mission Valley Power drug and

alcohol program.

• Must reside in an area served by Mission Valley Power.
• This position is covered under the basic agreement between the Confederated Salish & Kootenai Tribes and the

the incumbent will serve an initial probationary period of fifteen (15) months.

SUBMIT:
1. Completed Tribal application.

2. Copy of academic transcript and/or relevant training certificates.
3. Copy of current valid driver’s license.

4. Proof of enrollment from a federally recognized Tribe if other than CSKT.
5. If claiming Veteran’s Preference, a copy of DD214 must be submitted.

SUBMIT ALL OF THE ABOVE TO: Tribal Personnel Office, PO Box 278, Pablo, MT 59855 (406) 675-2700, Ext. 1040.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact: Craig Morigeau at (406) 883-7942 or Jeanne West at (406) 883-7911.