Energy Consultant jobs in Helena, MT

Central Construction Infrastructure Engineer

Work Location: Butte, MT

Pay range: $70,900 to 135,200 per year

Employment Status: Regular Full-time

External candidates apply at northwesternenergy.com

Internal candidates apply through iConnect.

About this position:

The Central Construction Infrastructure Engineer provides engineering support for natural gas and underground cable infrastructure replacement projects, along with other initiatives as specified by the Asset Management group. This role involves engineering and managing construction projects aimed at maintaining and enhancing the reliability of our distribution infrastructure. Additionally, the Engineer will contribute to capital forecasting, reporting, business processes, and quality control to ensure full compliance with project objectives.

We offer great benefits:

NorthWestern Energy is a fully regulated electric and natural gas utility serving Montana, South Dakota and Nebraska. We employ over 1,500 amazing people and serve 775,300 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)
• Tuition 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:

• Provide engineering support for the Distribution natural gas and underground cable replacement projects
• Design gas and underground electric 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
• Survey and inspect existing utilities
• Ensure that cost estimates meet company standards and current tariffs
• Assist to develop project-specific capital budgets
• Assist and work closely with Division operations
• Provide proactive customer project awareness and investigates and resolves customer concerns including field investigations
• Participates in forecast and management of the capital and expenses budget with emphasis on cost optimization
• Most job time is spent in office environment, with some exposure to field environment & weather
• Complete on-call after-hours duties, periodically, for one week at a time; this requires the individual to reside in the greater metro area; includes response to emergency situations and calling personnel out for after-hours activities
• Occasional lifting of materials up to 35 pounds required
• Statewide travel up to 10% and extended hours may be required
• All NorthWestern Energy employees are required to adhere to company safety standards and the Code of Business Conduct & Ethics
• Ensure all actions are consistent with NorthWestern Energy's values, mission, and strategic business objectives

Am I right for this job? Here's the success profile:

• Must have a B.S. degree in Engineering
• Ability to obtain a Professional Engineer's License is preferred
• Working knowledge and experience in construction and design preferred
• Experience with SAP and DDS is preferred
• Knowledge of International Fuel Gas Code, NESC, NEC, and the DOT. Part 191 and 192 is preferred
• General understanding of survey and inspection techniques and microprocessor-based equipment preferred
• Demonstrate and maintain a good safety record
• Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record

Requisition #4626

Posting Dates: December 6, 2024 through December 19, 2024

Department/Division: Distribution/Central Construction

Employment Physical: Required

Drug Test: Required

Background Check: Required

Relocation Benefit: Negotiable

Telecommuting: Part-time Negotiable within NorthWestern Energy Service Territory

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 or at job.inquiries@northwestern.com.