Planning Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Planning EngineerWork Location: Billings or Great Falls, MTPay range: $66,600 to $143,300 per yearEmployment Status: Regular Full-timeExternal candidates apply at northwesternenergy.comInternal candidates apply through iConnect. About this position:The Distribution System Planning Engineer will monitor and manage the performance of electric and/or gas distribution systems, collaborating with multiple stakeholder groups to develop and implement system long-range performance improvement plans, ensuring continued safe and reliable energy delivery. 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 reimbursementCompetitive pay (Scheduled performance-based wage increases and annual incentive opportunities.)Paid company endorsed volunteer opportunities Paid parental leavePaid bereavement leavePaid training opportunitiesPaid 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: Develop and maintain distribution system models to simulate system performance in alternatively variable planning scenariosAnalyze historical load data, projected load data, and growth patterns with system capacities to identify anticipated system needs and actionsIdentify and prioritize system deficiencies, define strategies to monitor and manage deficiencies, while defining strategies and timelines for mitigation of deficienciesCollaborate with multiple stakeholders to optimize system performance and ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standardsInnovate planning processesPerform individual lifts and carried office supplies up to 35 poundsOther Duties & Details:Technical support to Construction and Operations personnelParticipate in 24-hour on-call supervisor rotationBoth office and field assignments anticipatedIntermittent travel up to 20% and extended work hours anticipatedThe ability to maintain regular, reliable, and punctual attendance is an essential function of this position, consistent with applicable laws and reasonable accommodation requirementsAll NorthWestern Energy employees are required to adhere to company safety standards and the Code of Business Conduct & EthicsEnsure all actions are consistent with NorthWestern Energy's values, mission, and strategic business objectiveAm I right for this job? Here's the success profile: Bachelor's degree in Engineering required (or soon to be obtained)Professional Engineer (PE) license (or ability to obtain), preferredCreative and analytical problem-solving skills, capable of making sound engineering decisionsProficiency in computer programming, analytics, and data visualization is a plusSelf-motivated team player that is capable of working independentlyEffective communication and interpersonal skillsEffective organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple conflicting tasks simultaneouslyValid driver's license and satisfactory driving record requiredGet Into Energy - Energy Industry Fundamental 2.0 certification is a plus (click the link to certify at no cost)Requisition #5046Posting Dates: August 7, 2026 through August 21, 2026Department/Division: Asset ManagementEmployment Physical: RequiredDrug Test: RequiredBackground Check: RequiredRelocation Benefit: NegotiableTelecommuting: Part-time Negotiable within NorthWestern Energy Service TerritoryWe 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 View phone number on ziprecruiter.com or at View email address on ziprecruiter.com.