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NorthWestern Energy Estimator (Location Negotiable withing major office locations in Montana Service Territory) in Montana
54000-94300 per year | 14-May-2024 to 28-May-2024 (MST) | MT, USA | Salary | Distribution Operations - MT | Regular Full Time
Estimator (Office Setting)
Number of Openings: 4
Work Location : Location Negotiable within major office locations in Montana Service Territory
Pay range : $54,000 to $94,300 per year
Employment Status: Regular Full-time
External candidates apply at northwesternenergy.com
Internal candidates apply through iConnect (https://iconnect.nwe.northwesternenergy.com/Employee-Portal/?m) .
About this position:
The Estimator is responsible for designing, estimating, and being the project manager for new gas and electric residential and commercial utility installations.
We offer great benefits:
NorthWestern Energy is a fully regulated electric and natural gas utility serving Montana, South Dakota and Nebraska. We employ 1,500 amazing people and serve 753,600 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:
This position will be primarily in an office setting. There will be some field work (up to 15%) dependent upon the project
Must become familiar with the Capital Business process related to Customer requests for new service and relocates and other processes as assigned
Communicates timely and effectively to maintain good working relationships with customers, contractors, engineering firms, and regulators
Must be able to work in a team atmosphere to complete assigned responsibilities within the Capital Business process and to enhance the customer experience
Answer specific questions from customers regarding utility extensions and capital business processes
Use locates, mapping, and site visits to establish location of current or nearby utilities, prospective utility routes, and location of critical landscape features such as wetlands, drainage/culverts, traffic concerns, etc.
Locate electric, gas, communication, water, sewer and any other pertinent underground facilities
Obtain permits as needed
Design underground electric and/or gas services and other work as assigned
Provide design estimate using Company process for estimating and create job quotes and contracts for the customer
Take effective steps to ensure that cost estimates meet company standards
Create job quotes and contracts for the customer
Take effective steps to ensure that cost estimates meet company standards
Manage the implementation of the project design including working with the customers, coordinating with other nearby utility providers, with contractors to ensure site is prepared to grade, with firms providing traffic control, and providing onsite orientation and supervision to crews and contractors carrying out the work
Perform capital forecasting for estimating allocation of man-power hours
Clearly and concisely communicate both written and verbally
Represent NorthWestern Energy and interact effectively and responsibly with internal company employees, external contractors, agencies, or other groups
Drive to work sites, may require overnight stays, and work extended hours including evenings and weekends as required
Work in all weather conditions
Perform individual lifts of equipment weighing up to 35 pounds
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
Am I right for this job? Here's the success profile:
Demonstrate and maintain a good safety record
High school diploma or equivalent
Business, technical degrees, or extensive construction background or field experience preferred
Valid Driver's License and satisfactory driving record
First Aid/CPR Certification
Knowledge of safety policies/procedures
Requisition #4378
Posting Dates: May 14, 2024 through May 28, 2024
Department/Division: Distribution Operations - Construction
Employment Physical: 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 job.inquiries@northwestern.com .