Central Maintenance Engineer (Butte, MT Preferred. Will consider other major office locations in Montana for the right candidate) presso Northwestern Energy

Central Maintenance Engineer

Experienced and upcoming December 2025 graduates encouraged to apply

Work Location: Butte, MT Preferred. Will consider other major office locations in Montana for the right candidate

Pay range: $72,000 to $112,700 per year

Employment Status: Regular Full-time

External candidates apply at northwesternenergy.com

Internal candidates apply through iConnect.

About this position:

The Central Maintenance Engineer will be primarily responsible for assisting in the development and execution of electric transmission and distribution assessment programs associated with the Wildfire mitigation program. This individual will help support existing programs along with helping create new programs for the assessment & maintenance of the NorthWestern Energy electric transmission and distribution system in Montana

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)
• Tuition 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:

• Evaluate emerging technologies and establish tools for central maintenance programs
• Collect data, analyze & 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

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

• Demonstrate & 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 driver's license & satisfactory driving record

Requisition #4842

Posting Dates: October 8, 2025 through October 22, 2025

Department/Division: Distribution Operations/Central Maintenance

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 [email protected].