Construction Engineer - Kalispell

Northwestern Energy is seeking a Construction Engineer in Kalispell, MT, to provide engineering support for gas and electric projects, including expansions and relocations. Responsibilities include designing facilities, supervising construction crews, performing field investigations, and ensuring compliance with company standards. Candidates should have a B.S. in Engineering, with experience in construction and design preferred. The position offers competitive benefits and requires on-call duties for emergencies.
About this position:

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.

We offer great benefits:

NorthWestern Energy is a fully regulated electric and natural gas utility serving Montana, South Dakota and Nebraska. We employ 1,500 amazing people and serve 753,600 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 gas and electric growth, expansion projects, extensions, rebuilds, relocations, and assists 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 to develop project-specific capital budgets
• Assist and closely work the Division operations
• 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
• Perform individual lifts up to 35 pounds
• 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
• Experienced and upcoming May 2025 graduates encouraged to apply
• Ability to obtain a Professional Engineer's License is 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 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