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NORTHWESTERN ENERGY Business Development Sales Engineer in HELENA, Montana
Location negotiable within Billings, Bozeman, Butte, Great Falls, Helena and Missoula
QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
- Ability to demonstrate and maintain a good safety record
- Strong computer, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
- Knowledge of NESC and NEC
- Excellent organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple conflicting tasks and demands
- Valid Drivers License and satisfactory driving record
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds
- Ability to travel to jobsites, off-site meetings, and trainings (up to 15% travel per year) including overnight stays when necessary
- Ability to pass an employment physical, a drug test and a background check
- P.E or ability to obtain P.E. a plus
- Experience in electric distribution or transmission engineering, modeling and construction preferred
- Experience with PLS-CADD, PSSE, CAPE, GIS systems and survey techniques desired
- Knowledge in Project Management principles and fundamentals desired
DUTIES INCLUDE:
- Use sound analytical skills to model, analyze, propose solutions for growth and recommend long range strategies for customer/load growth
- Address technical challenges or issues that arise during the process or implementation phase
- Work on complex opportunities where technical specifications, compliance and integration with existing systems are crucial; may be involved in the installation and implementation phases to ensure that the customer's needs are met
- Work closely with customers to understand their technical requirements and demonstrate how the company's products or services meet those needs; this involves creating customized solutions, providing technical support and sometimes even assisting in the design of systems that fit the customer's specifications
- Combine engineering knowledge with sales skills; should understand the utility company's products or services in-depth, such as power generation equipment, transmission systems or software solutions
- Develop strategic relationships
- Conduct market analysis and identify emerging trends or risks
- Prepare presentations and present to management and/or customers
- Coordinate projects between stakeholders from other affected departments
- Design electric facilities to NorthWestern Energy standards
- Ensure that cost estimates meet company standards and current tariffs
- Maintain compliance with all related standards including industry and regulatory
- Perform computer related functions such as engineering analysis, drawing, spreadsheets and database compilations
- Provide engineering for growth, expansion and extensions projects
- Provide project oversite
- Respond to customer growth/expansion request, including site visits
- Survey and inspect routes
- 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
Full-time position.
$72,200 - $135,200, depending on experience. Benefits include: 401K with company match up to 4% and non-elective contribution up to 7%; healthcare and wellbeing programs, including dental and vision; Health Savings Account (HSA); healthcare and dependent care flexible spending account (FSA); Employee Assistance Programs; Life Insurance; paid time off starting on your first day, plus 11 paid holidays.
Open until filled.