Engineer

NORTHWESTERN ENERGY

INTERNAL/EXTERNAL POSTING: JOB REQUISITION # 2396

POSTING DATES: May 19, 2017 through June 2, 2017

Title

Engineer

Department/Division

Transmission

– Electric Transmission Services

Work Location
Butte, MT
Guidepost
6-9 ($47,200 to $115,900)
Employment Status

Regular Full-time

Employment Physical

Required

Drug Test

Required

Background Check

Required

Relocation Benefit

Negotiable

SUMMARY OF JOB DESCRIPTION

The Engineer – Electric Transmission Services will be responsible for performing transmission scheduling functions, determining Available Transmission Capacity (ATC), managing the OATI Scheduling System and the Open Access Same-time Information System (OASIS), including long term requests and pre-schedule the Company’s Electric Transmission System. The Engineer will also learn the monthly billing and reporting process.

DESCRIPTION OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• 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
  
• Participate and lead in department tasks to improve OATI webTrans scheduling system tools
  
• Engineer will maintain the system model including TTC, ATC, POR’s / POD’s and Path’s within the OASIS and webTrans software systems
  
• Become familiar with current Tariff language and support FERC compliance requests
  
• Keep abreast of NERC, WECC, FERC and NAESB rules and standards
  
• Work with Planning Department on NWMT system model
  
• Support real time system operations
  
• Provide daily pre-scheduling function on a rotating basis
  
• Provide back-up for daily load forecasting function
  
• Participate in regional transmission committees if needed
  
• Participate in regulatory compliance activities
  
• Participate in knowledge sharing within Transmission Services

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrate and maintain a good safety record
  
• Four year degree in Engineering required
  
• Basic knowledge of energy accounting and power system operations
  
• OATI and/or software experience a plus
  
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  
• Proficiency with spreadsheet software
  
• Able to work alone and in a team environment
  
• Project focused and able to meet deadlines with minimal supervision
  
• Must be able to adapt quickly to changes in work task assignments

SELECTION PROCESS

External applicants should apply online at http://www.northwesternenergy.com. Internal applicants should apply online at iConnect. 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 via phone at 1-800-245-6977 , or via email at job.inquiries@northwestern.com.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

When considering applicants for this position, the selection process will take into consideration the needs of NorthWestern, including such factors as reorganization requirements, diversity opportunities, relocation requirements, employee development and job succession. If any of the preceding language conflicts with the applicable bargaining unit agreements, the bargaining unit agreement will prevail.

NorthWestern Energy

Human Resources Department Job # 2396

3010 West 69th Street

Sioux Falls, SD 57108

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.