NorthWestern Energy · 4 hours ago
Construction Engineer (Yankton or Mitchell, SD)
Yankton,SD,US
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$65K/yr - $139K/yrNorthWestern Energy is a fully regulated electric and natural gas utility serving Montana, South Dakota and Nebraska. The Construction Engineer provides engineering support for gas and electric growth projects, overseeing construction crews and ensuring project specifications are met.
Clean EnergyElectrical DistributionEnergyEnergy EfficiencyEnergy ManagementNatural ResourcesRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
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 and carried office supplies up to 25 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
Qualification
Required
Must have a B.S. degree in Engineering
Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record
Demonstrate and maintain a good safety record
Drug Test: Required
Background Check: Required
Preferred
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
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Benefits
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
Company
NorthWestern Energy
For more than 100 years, NorthWestern Energy continues to deliver the energy and exceptional service that their customers and communities
Founded in 1923
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2025-08-19Acquired
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Brian B. Bird
President and Chief Operating Officer
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