Estimator, Engineering

Commercial Construction Estimator

Great Falls, MT

Full‑time position, open through January 24, 2026.

• Primary office role with 15% field work depending on project.
• Familiarize with Capital Business processes for new service requests, relocations, and other assigned tasks.
• Communicate timely and effectively with customers, contractors, engineering firms, and regulators.
• Work in a team atmosphere to complete responsibilities within the Capital Business process.
• Answer customer questions about utility extensions and capital business processes.
• Use locates, mapping, and site visits to determine locations of current or upcoming utilities, prospective routes, and critical landscape features such as wetlands, drainage, culverts, and traffic concerns.
• Locate electric, gas, communication, water, sewer, and other underground facilities.
• Obtain permits as required.
• Design underground electric and/or gas services and other work assigned.
• Provide design estimates, create job quotes and contracts, and ensure cost estimates meet company standards.
• Manage project implementation, coordinating with customers, nearby utility providers, contractors, traffic control firms, and supervising crews on site.
• Perform capital forecasting for man‑power hour allocation.
• Communicate both written and verbally in a clear and concise manner.
• Represent North Western Energy and interact responsibly with employees, contractors, agencies, and other stakeholders.
• Drive to work sites, which may require overnight stays, extended hours, evenings, and weekends.
• Work in all weather conditions.
• Adhere to company safety standards and the Code of Business Conduct & Ethics at all times.

• Demonstrated good safety record.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Business, technical degrees, or extensive construction background preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.
• First Aid/CPR certification.
• Knowledge of safety policies and procedures.

$55,600 to $81,000 per year, depending on experience.

Benefits include:

• 401K with up to 4% company match and a 7% non‑elective contribution.
• Health, dental, vision, and dependent care plans.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and flexible spending accounts.
• Employee Assistance Program with up to six free counseling sessions per year.
• Life insurance with optional spousal and dependent coverage.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Performance‑based wage increases and annual incentive opportunities.
• Volunteer and paid training opportunities.
• Paid time off starting on the first day and 11 paid holidays.

Apply online at: https://northw