Central Maintenance Engineer

Butte location preferred; will consider other major office locations in Montana (Billings, Bozeman, Great Falls, Helena or Missoula) for the right candidate

- Demonstrate and maintain a good safety record

- Must have a B.S. in Engineering, experienced and upcoming December 2025 graduates encouraged to apply

- Excellent computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

- Good working knowledge of utility operation maintenance activities

- First aid/CPR certification preferred

- Valid Drivers License and satisfactory driving record

Duties Include

- Evaluate emerging technologies and establish tools for central maintenance programs

- Collect data, analyze and provide recommendations based on department needs

- Create, issue and evaluate Request for Proposals for contract resources to perform maintenance activities

- Initiate and review contracts and ensure NWE project interests and specifications are appropriately represented prior to contract execution

- Plan, evaluate, and improve the efficiency of business processes and procedures based on company requirements

- Develop schedule, cost, and scope controls to monitor contractor performance against annual goals

- Lead special projects and utilize change and project management techniques as required

- Assist in developing and managing capital expense budgets

- Travel to job sites, off-site meetings, and (up to 25% travel per year) including overnight stays when necessary

- All NorthWestern Energy employees are required to 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.

$72,000 to $112,700 per year, 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 for you, your spouse and dependents; Health Savings Account (HSA); healthcare and dependent care flexible spending account (FSA); Employee Assistance Program (Offering up to six free counseling sessions, per person, per issue, per year for employees, spouses and dependents); 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 training opportunities; paid time off starting on your first day, plus 11 paid holidays.

Open through October 22, 2025.

Apply online at: https://northwesternenergy.applicantpro.com/jobs/3881372