Butte is preferred location; will also consider Billings, Bozeman, Great Falls, Helena and Missoula

QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or a similar field of study
• Excellent computer skills and proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Good understanding of electric power systems and electric circuit analysis techniques
• Valid Drivers License and satisfactory driving record
• Ability to demonstrate and maintain a good safety record
• Ability to travel to jobsites, off-site meetings and trainings (up to 30% travel per year) including overnight stays when necessary
• Ability to work extended hours as required
• Ability to participate in an On-Call rotation, after-hours duties, periodically, for one week at a time; this includes response to emergency situations and calling personnel out for after-hours activities
• Ability to lift supplies and materials weighing up to 35 pounds
• Ability to pass an employment physical, a drug test and a background check
• Professional Engineer's License is preferred, or the ability to obtain one
• Working knowledge of Substation and Relay databases preferred
• Good understanding of microprocessor based equipment and logic design preferred
• Good working knowledge of NESC, NERC, FERC and WECC guidelines preferred

DUTIES INCLUDE:

• Develop or modify protective relay test procedures that meet the NERC/WECC requirements
• Complete annual and quarterly Substation Operations regulatory compliance tasks
• Review the results of the relay tests and determine solutions for failed results
• Perform fault studies, conduct fault tests and evaluate test reports to validate system operation and performance
• Document all testing procedures and results for regulatory/internal audits
• Develop construction standards and estimate tools to support consistent and efficient design
• Coordinate with project teams including substation, transmission, relaying and communications
• Provide quality control of designed and constructed projects
• Provide on-site technical assistance as needed
• Use safe work practices in the design, construction and maintenance facilities
• Support the Substations/Relay Operations Management team with development and execution of annual work plans
• Serve in a capacity as project engineer to insure budget and schedules are met for construction and maintenance activities requiring initiative and sound judgment
• Provide backup for Supervisors and Engineers during periods of leave
• Adhere to company safety standards and the Code of Business Conduct & Ethics
• Ensure self and others actions are consistent with NorthWestern Energy's values, mission, and strategic business objectives

Full-time position.

$62,900 - $135,200 annually, depending on experience. Benefits include: 401K with company match up to 4% and non-elective contribution up to 7%; healthcare and wellbeing programs, including dental and vision; Health Savings Account (HSA); healthcare and dependent care flexible spending account (FSA); Employee Assistance Programs; Life Insurance; paid time off starting on your first day, plus 11 paid holidays.

Open until filled.