Substation Engineer, Montana Electric Capacity (Butte MT ; Location negotiable within Monta

$70,000 - $135,200/Yr

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Full-time - Entry Level

Remote

1,001-5,000 employees

About the position

The Substation Engineer will be part of a dynamic team focused on engineering and project development supporting long-range transmission capacity plans across the company's service territory. This role involves developing creative plans and solutions for substation expansion projects, rebuilds, and new builds, including effective design, analysis, and budgeting of multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop engineering plans and preliminary substation designs to support electric transmission capacity objectives.
• Coordinate with other functional groups to meet expected outcomes and strategic direction.
• Perform engineering and economic analysis of multiple substation projects.
• Develop effective substation single line and three line diagrams and drawings.
• Compile and write technical reports and estimates and develop project budgets.
• Develop and coordinate projects up to 230kV.
• Perform computer-related functions such as engineering analysis, design, drawings, spreadsheets, and database compilations.
• Assist in customer and land owner field investigations and other substation design responsibilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in electric substation engineering highly desired.
• Demonstrate and maintain a good safety record.
• Strong computer, interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Experience or knowledge in system protection and relay fundamentals is desired.
• Knowledge in Project Development and Project Management principles and fundamentals is desired.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple conflicting tasks and demands.
• Ability to work in a team environment and independently.
• Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record.

Nice-to-haves

• Ability to obtain P.E. license.

Benefits

• 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.
• Life Insurance with company-paid basic employee policy; spouse and dependent insurance also available.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• 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 10 paid holidays.