Energy Supply Engineer or Analyst

Energy Supply Engineer or Analyst

Work Location: Butte, Helena, or Bozeman, MT preferred (other major service locations in Montana and South Dakota may be considered)

Pay range: Engineer (must have engineering degree): $72,200 to $110,000 per year

Analyst: $55,600 to $98,000 per year

Employment Status: Regular Full-time

External candidates apply at northwesternenergy.com

Internal candidates apply through iConnect.

About this position:

The Energy Supply Engineer/Analyst will perform multiple functions associated with the electricity and natural gas retail load serving obligations of NorthWestern Energy. Regular duties will include economic and technical analysis, technical writing, and recurring tasks in association with long-term supply planning, regulatory filings and proceedings, resource selection and acquisition, electricity resource portfolio management, and electricity supply contracts. Analysis of current and future electricity supply resources, retail load, and the electric and gas resource portfolios, and available gas and electric transmission will be central to the analyst position. Prepare and file written testimony, and appear as an expert witness in regulatory proceedings.

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 heath)

- 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:

- Must have or develop a working knowledge of NorthWestern Energy supply operations

- Demonstrate ability to communicate and work effectively with internal and external stakeholders

- Author work products in support of regulatory filings including the application of utility tariffs

- Must be knowledgeable of electricity generation, energy production calculations, and associated metrics

- Ability and aptitude to plan work, anticipate issues, and develop solutions to meet schedules is essential

- Must be flexible and adaptable to changing of assignments and priorities of the Energy Supply Group

- Incorporate operational, legal, regulatory, and environmental factors in completion of assignments

- Travel to meetings and conferences (Up to 10% travel per year)

- Scan, print, file, and retrieve paper work

- 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

Engineering Position will also include the following duties:

- Work on complex technical specifications, energy forecasting, energy modeling, contracts, and compliance requirements.

- Combines engineering knowledge with communication skills to engage internal stakeholders, external stakeholders and the general public.

- Works on complex opportunities to evaluate and/or integrate new energy supply resources.

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

- A bachelor's degree in business administration, economics, finance, marketing, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

- A master's degree in business administration, analytics, economics or related field is a plus

- Demonstrate and maintain a good safety record

- Possess strong computer, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills

- Experience in business development or electric utility preferred

- Knowledge of FERC and PURPA requirements

- Knowledge in project management principles and fundamentals desired

- Must have excellent organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple conflicting tasks and demands

- Relevant experience may include business strategy, market research, financial analysis, statistics, and communication.

- Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record

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

- Bachelor's degree in Engineering required

- E or ability to obtain P.E. a plus

- Demonstrate and maintain a good safety record

- Possess strong computer, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills

- Experience in electric distribution or transmission engineering, modeling and construction preferred

- Knowledge of FERC and NERC

- Knowledge in Project Management principles and fundamentals desired

- Must have excellent organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple conflicting tasks and demands

- Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record

Requisition #4660

Posting Dates: October 22, 2025 through November 5, 2025

Department/Division: Energy Supply

Employment Physical: Not Required

Drug Test: Required

Background Check: Required

Relocation Benefit: Required

Telecommuting: Part-time within NorthWestern energy service territory negotiable

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.