NorthWestern Energy

Gas System Integrity Engineer (Location negotiable in MT service territory)

NorthWestern Energy  •  $65k - $139k/yr  •  Montana (Onsite)  •  5 months ago
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Job Description

Gas System Integrity Engineer

Work Location Negotiable within Montana Service Territory

Pay range $64,800 to $139,300 per year

Employment Status: Regular Full-time

External candidates apply at northwesternenergy.com

Internal candidates apply through iConnect

About this position:

The Gas System Integrity Engineer plays a critical role in ensuring the safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance of the natural gas distribution system across multiple jurisdictions. This position will lead the development and execution of compliance strategies for gas distribution systems in alignment with regulatory code. As a subject matter expert, the role also provides specialized guidance and supports cross-functional teams in maintaining system integrity and operational excellence.

We offer great benefits:

NorthWestern Energy is a fully regulated electric and natural gas utility serving Montana, South Dakota and Nebraska. We employ over 1,600 amazing people and serve over 800,000 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 health)
  • Life Insurance (Company pays basic employee policy; spouse, dependent insurance also available)
  • Continuing education 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:

  • Engineering design and technical expertise in gas distribution engineering preferred
  • Provide guidance to gas distribution operations through engineering reviews and technical computations
  • Develop system strategies in gas distribution for operational program efficiencies and technical competency
  • Drive continuous improvement in gas distribution code compliance through proactive strategy development and implementation.
  • Produce reports and technical documentation to ensure regulatory alignment across gas operations
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships
  • Apply advanced mathematical concepts and analyze and manipulate data
  • Overnight travel as required for business up to 20% of the time
  • 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
  • BS in Engineering is required
  • Experience in gas distribution operations and/or 49 CFR Part 191 and 192 compliance preferred
  • Professional Engineer's License is a plus but not required
  • Ability to obtain Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP) Certification
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  • Proficiency in technical writing and documentation.
  • Must be able to adapt to changing work requirements
  • A valid driver's license or the ability to obtain one
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team to meet deadline requirements
  • Must be organized and detail-oriented
  • Practical working knowledge of Microsoft applications
  • Experience supporting and working with cross-functional teams in a dynamic environment
  • Get Into Energy - Energy Industry Fundamental 2.0 certification is a plus (click here to certify at no cost)

Requisition #4638

Posting Dates: January 8, 2026 through January 22, 2026

Department/Division: Asset Management

Employment Physical: Not Required

Drug Test: Not 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

NorthWestern Energy

About NorthWestern Energy

NorthWestern Energy has provided reliable and affordable energy to customers in Montana, South Dakota and Nebraska for more than 100 years. Our company got its start in small communities, providing essential service that allowed them to grow and prosper. Today, we are proud to serve 734,800 residential and business customers with electricity and natural gas.

With roots in the Montana Power Co. and South Dakota-based Northwestern Public Service Co., NorthWestern Energy took its current form in 2002 when the company bought the Montana Power electric and natural gas transmission and distribution system and became a partial owner of Colstrip Unit 4.

Today, the company is a growing, financially sound, investor-owned energy company. Shares in NorthWestern Energy are traded on the Nasdaq under the symbol NWE.

NorthWestern at glance:

Number of employees: 1,533

Number of customer accounts: 734,800

Number of states served: Three, plus Yellowstone National Park

Miles of electric line: 28,310 transmission and distribution

Miles of natural gas line: 9,483 plus storage facilities

Owned electric generation:

Serving our Montana customers: 11 hydroelectric dams, Colstrip Unit 4 (30% ownership), Dave Gates Generating Station (natural gas), Spion Kop wind farm, Two Dot wind farm

Serving our South Dakota operations: Big Stone (23.4% ownership), Coyote I (10.0%), Neal Unit 4 (8.7%), Aberdeen Peaker Plant (natural gas), and Beethoven Wind

Industry
Energy & Utilities
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Butte, MT
Year Founded
1916
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