AI Engineer

AI Engineer

Work Location: Open to Montana, Nebraska & South Dakota office locations

Pay range: $83,600 to $153,400 per year

Employment Status: Regular Full-time

External candidates apply at northwesternenergy.com

Internal candidates apply through iConnect.

About this position:

The AI Engineer position is responsible for designing, developing, and deploying AI models and algorithms to solve complex business problems. The AI Engineer will work closely with cross-functional teams to integrate AI solutions into various applications and systems. The AI Engineer must be proficient in machine learning, deep learning, and natural language processing techniques, and be comfortable working with large datasets and cloud-based AI services.

We offer great benefits:

NorthWestern Energy is a fully regulated electric and natural gas utility serving Montana, South Dakota and Nebraska. We employ over 1,600 amazing people and serve over 800,000 customers who are our neighbors in our communities. We are a top employer and offer competitive benefits, including:

Benefits may vary by position or as negotiated as part of a collective bargaining agreement.

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+ Machine learning frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn, Keras, MXNet + Natural language processing and orchestration libraries: NLTK, SpaCy, LangChain, Prompt flow, etc. + Cloud AI services: Azure Machine Learning, Azure Foundry, AWS SageMaker, Google AI Platform, etc. + Programming languages: Python, R, etc. + Advanced working knowledge of SQL and experience working with relational databases + Working knowledge of Source Control and CI/CD processes + Strong communication skills and the ability to explain complex AI concepts to non-technical stakeholders + Experience with Business Intelligence (BI) tools + Experience building GenAI applications, including working with LLM, RAG and multi-agent systems + Experience performing root cause analysis on AI models and processes to answer specific business questions and identify opportunities for improvement + Strong analytic skills related to working with structured and unstructured datasets + A successful history of manipulating, processing, and extracting value from large datasets + Proven knowledge of secure software development and building secure AI systems + Strong project management and organizational skills + Experience supporting and working with cross-functional teams in a dynamic environment + Experience with or knowledge of Agile Software Development methodologies + The candidate should be results-driven, an analytical and creative thinker, an innovative problem solver, self-motivated and proactive, highly organized, and can handle multiple and simultaneous tasks to meet aggressive deadlines + Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Requisition #4644

Posting Dates: July 21, 2025 through Open Until Filled

Department/Division: Business Technology

Employment Physical: Not Required

Drug Test: Required

Background Check: Required

Relocation Benefit: Negotiale

Telecommuting: Part-time Negotiable within NorthWestern Energy Service Territory

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