Project Engineering Supervisor
Work Location: Butte, MT
Pay range: $105,100 to $157,700 per year
Employment Status: Regular Full-time
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About this position:The supervisor is responsible for the day-to-day work tasks and performance of the project engineering team. They will plan and schedule work to ensure resources are assigned accordingly to accomplish daily objectives while also overseeing operations and the budget of the operating area.
About this job: - Demonstrates leadership, consistent with NorthWestern Energy's code, values, policies, processes and controls
- Ensuring that project needs and objectives are met through effective coordination and development of activities, while leading employees to meet productivity, quality and goal accomplishment expectations
- Utilize effective management practices to maintain employee engagement and productivity
- Managing the design of gathering, storage and transmission pipelines measurement and regulation stations, compressor stations, gas treatment facilities and system initiatives
- Analyzing and developing solutions to engineering problems related to equipment and systems or the causes of component failures
- Developing and applying engineering standards and procedures and providing advice on issues within the engineering field
- Establishing and maintaining relevant controls and feedback systems to monitor the operation of the department
- Evaluating and improving the efficiency of business processes and procedures
- Effectively manages budget, ensuring proper cost controls
- Lead and drive effective change and project management techniques for special projects
- Implementing systems to fulfill the mission and goals of the department efficiently and effectively
- Making financially responsible, accountable, and justifiable business decisions in accordance with organization policies and procedures
- Communicating regularly with managers, the director and other designated contacts within the organization
- Tracking legislation and rule changes related to pipeline compliance and safety and ensure compliance within the Gas Transmission department
- Time will be spent in an office environment with exposure to field environment, and project oversight during design and construction. Anticipated travel up to 30% to jobsite, trainings, and seminars
- The ability to maintain regular, reliable, and punctual attendance is an essential function of this position, consistent with applicable laws and reasonable accommodation requirements
- 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
- Bachelor's Degree in engineering
- E. License in Montana is preferred
- Ability to obtain P.E. License in South Dakota
- A minimum of 3 years of experience in Gas Transmission & Storage or similar experience is required
- Adhere to company policies and procedures especially in regard to Security
- Strong leadership skills including interpersonal communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to lead and develop a department and department staff
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Requisition: 5071
Posting Dates: September 2, 2026 through September 9, 2026
Department/Division: Operations
Employment Physical: May be required
Drug Test: Required
Background Check: Required
Relocation Benefit: Negotiable
Telecommuting: None
