Demand Side Management Engineer

Demand Side Management Engineer

Work Location: Butte (preferred) or Helena, MT

Pay range: $64,800 to $139,300 per year

Employment Status: Regular Full-time

External candidates apply at northwesternenergy.com

Internal candidates apply through iConnect.

About this position:

The Demand Side Management (DSM) Engineer is primarily responsible for supporting all facets of NorthWestern Energy's electric and natural gas DSM and Universal System Benefits (USB) programs including designing, developing, administering, marketing, and monitoring programs and related service contracts, reporting on program activities, and supporting related regulatory filings.

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:

- 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 health)

- Life Insurance (Company pays basic employee policy; spouse, dependent insurance also available)

- Continuing education 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:

- Research, evaluate, and perform technical and economic analysis on energy efficiency technologies, projects and programs considering customer experience and impact

- Perform computer-related functions such as engineering analysis, spreadsheet development, utilization and manipulation, and database compilations

- Evaluate both high-level program implications and detailed project-level factors, including accounting reviews, cost-effectiveness analysis, and market strategies

- Compile and write technical reports

- Provide input on program planning, design, acquisition targets, and budgets for DSM/USB projects and programs

- Maintain accurate DSM/USB program records, databases, and documentation

- Function as either a primary or supporting contact for DSM/USB programs

- Interact with and provide information to NorthWestern Energy's external technical advisory committees and other parties as necessary

- Develop and manage requests for proposals, evaluate bids and negotiate contracts, and manage contractor performance

- Monitor program performance relative to established acquisition targets and budgets

- Support the development of DSM/USB regulatory filings

- Other duties as assigned

- All NorthWestern Energy employees are required to 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

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

- Demonstrate and maintain a good safety record

- Bachelor's degree in engineering required

- Current Professional Engineer's License or ability to obtain one is preferred

- An interest in mechanical work and/or relevant experience is preferred.

- Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment

- Flexible and proactive, able to adapt to changing priorities, and committed to consistently providing excellent customer service

- General understanding of natural gas and electric utility systems preferred

- Familiarity with underlying concepts as well as challenges associated with utility-operated DSM programs

- Good working knowledge of economic analysis and energy-related concepts and calculations

- Knowledge of current Montana building codes is preferred

- Working knowledge and experience in construction and design preferred

- Working knowledge and experience with residential and commercial lighting, heating, ventilating, and air conditioning equipment design, installation, and maintenance

- Demonstrate experience with Microsoft Office Package (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, etc.)

- Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record

- Get Into Energy - Energy Industry Fundamental 2.0 certification is a plus (click here to certify at no cost)

Requisition #4826

Posting Dates: December 1, 2025 through December 15, 2025

Department/Division: Customer Care/DSM

Employment Physical: Not Required

Drug Test: Required

Background Check: Required

Relocation Benefit: Negotiable

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 job.inquiries@northwestern.com.