Network Engineer (Open To Major Office Locations In South Dakota)

Network Engineer

Work Location: Open to major service locations in South Dakota

Pay range: $62,900 to $135,200 per year

Employment Status: Regular Full-time

External candidates apply at northwesternenergy.com

Internal candidates apply through iConnect.

About this position:

Engineer will assist the existing Telecommunications staff in the maintenance, growth, and improvement of the telecommunications system.

We offer great benefits:

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NorthWestern Energy is a fully regulated electric and natural gas utility serving Montana, South Dakota and Nebraska. We employ over 1,500 amazing people and serve 764,200 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:

• Project management including research, budgeting, purchase of equipment, creation of documentation sufficient for implementation, arrangement for necessary permits or licenses, tracking of expenses, assistance in turn up, ensuring completion of documentation, and providing ongoing technical support

• Technical support includes but not limited to Microwave, Fiber, Ethernet networks, Telephone, Satellite terminals, and Mobile Radio systems

• Design of interface and circuit development for Electric and Gas SCADA, Protective Relaying, Ethernet networks, and telephones

• Participation in rotating after hours call out duty is required

• Travel and extended hours may be required

• Majority of job is performed in an office environment sitting with occasional lifting of materials weighing up to 50 pounds. Field visits may be required with exposure to all field hazards

• 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

• Must possess strong interpersonal communication skills

• Required Bachelor of Engineering degree in a related field (Computer, Networking, Electronics, Robotics, Hardware, Software, or other related engineer fields)

• Must have a basic or advanced understanding of telecommunications systems including Ethernet networks, Digital Multiplex equipment and techniques, Microwave engineering, Fiber Optics, and Grounding

• Must have a basic or advanced proficiency in PC applications including word processor, spread sheet, database, and computer aided drafting

• Must be able to operate a four wheel drive vehicle in all weather conditions

• Must have excellent communications skills to be able to communicate by phone and in written documents.

• Must have the ability to use Project Management tools, create/maintain software documentation and associated policies and procedures

Requisition #4048

Posting Dates: April 11, 2024 through Until Filled

Department/Division: Business Technology

Employment Physical: Required

Drug Test: Required

Background Check: Required

Relocation Benefit: Negotiable

Telecommuting: Part-time Negotiable within NorthWestern Energy South Dakota 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.