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NORTHWESTERN ENERGY Business Development Sales Engineer in BLACK EAGLE, Montana

Location negotiable within Billings, Bozeman, Butte, Great Falls, Helena and Missoula

QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
  • Ability to demonstrate and maintain a good safety record
  • Strong computer, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
  • Knowledge of NESC and NEC
  • Excellent organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple conflicting tasks and demands
  • Valid Drivers License and satisfactory driving record
  • Ability to lift up to 25 pounds
  • Ability to travel to jobsites, off-site meetings, and trainings (up to 15% travel per year) including overnight stays when necessary
  • Ability to pass an employment physical, a drug test and a background check
  • P.E or ability to obtain P.E. a plus
  • Experience in electric distribution or transmission engineering, modeling and construction preferred
  • Experience with PLS-CADD, PSSE, CAPE, GIS systems and survey techniques desired
  • Knowledge in Project Management principles and fundamentals desired

DUTIES INCLUDE:

  • Use sound analytical skills to model, analyze, propose solutions for growth and recommend long range strategies for customer/load growth
  • Address technical challenges or issues that arise during the process or implementation phase
  • Work on complex opportunities where technical specifications, compliance and integration with existing systems are crucial; may be involved in the installation and implementation phases to ensure that the customer's needs are met
  • Work closely with customers to understand their technical requirements and demonstrate how the company's products or services meet those needs; this involves creating customized solutions, providing technical support and sometimes even assisting in the design of systems that fit the customer's specifications
  • Combine engineering knowledge with sales skills; should understand the utility company's products or services in-depth, such as power generation equipment, transmission systems or software solutions
  • Develop strategic relationships
  • Conduct market analysis and identify emerging trends or risks
  • Prepare presentations and present to management and/or customers
  • Coordinate projects between stakeholders from other affected departments
  • Design electric facilities to NorthWestern Energy standards
  • Ensure that cost estimates meet company standards and current tariffs
  • Maintain compliance with all related standards including industry and regulatory
  • Perform computer related functions such as engineering analysis, drawing, spreadsheets and database compilations
  • Provide engineering for growth, expansion and extensions projects
  • Provide project oversite
  • Respond to customer growth/expansion request, including site visits
  • Survey and inspect routes
  • 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

Full-time position.

$72,200 - $135,200, 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.

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