Engineer (GTS Planning) - Northwestern Energy

Engineer (GTS Planning)

Work Location: Butte, MT

Pay range: $62,900 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 Gas Transmission Planning Engineer will play a critical role in analyzing and planning for reliable capacity within the gas transmission system. This position involves providing technical support for both daily and seasonal system operations.

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:

• Develop gas system base cases and perform computer studies, using gas hydraulic flow simulation software
• Perform engineering analysis, create drawings, and spreadsheets
• Compile and write technical reports and present results to management and/or internal customers
• Make recommendations to management on system issues and long range capital improvements
• Coordinate projects between distribution and transmission planning with operations, supervisors, construction managers, and other stakeholders
• Provide technical support for construction and operation activities
• Manage hourly, daily, weekly, and monthly transmission gas load forecasting
• Support the development of new projects through the identification of required facilities in support of business development opportunities or customer requests
• Calculate and maintain station capacities and compare to current customer demand
• Work extended hours including evenings and weekends in response to acute service needs
• Maintain compliance with all related reliability standards including industry and regulatory
• Assist during emergency situations and response and section shut-down procedure development
• Job time is spent in office and field environment with exposure to all field hazards and weather
• Perform individual lifts up to 35 pounds
• Travel to jobsites, off-site meetings, and trainings up to 15% per year
• All NorthWestern Energy employees are required to adhere to company safety standards and the Code of Business Conduct & Ethics
• Ensure actions are consistent with NorthWestern Energy's values, mission, and strategic business objectives

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

• Demonstrate a good safety record, positive safety attitude, and safety awareness
• Must possess strong interpersonal communication skills
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required (Mechanical, Civil, Petroleum, Metallurgical or similar is preferred)
• Must have the ability and willingness to obtain a Professional Engineer's License
• Knowledge of the function and operation of gas transmission preferred
• Thorough knowledge of CFR 49 Parts 191 and 192, Onshore Piping Regulations is preferred
• Good organizational skills and have the ability to handle multiple conflicting tasks or projects and stressful situations.
• Excellent computer, communication and technical writing skills
• Self-motivated and be able to work independently or in a team environment
• Valid driver's license or the ability to obtain one is required
• Recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions

Requisition #4589

Posting Dates: October 31, 2024 through November 14, 2024

Department/Division: Gas Transmission & Storage

Employment Physical: Required

Drug Test: Required

Background Check: Required

Relocation Benefit: Negotiable

Telecommuting: None

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.