GIS & Drafting Specialist

GIS & Drafting Specialist

Work Location : Butte, MT

Pay range : $57,200 to $85,800 per year

Employment Status: Regular Full-time

External candidates apply at northwesternenergy.com

Internal candidates apply through iConnect .

About this position:

The GIS and Drafting Specialist will assist the Gas Transmission Drafting, GIS and Engineering groups with various associated processes ranging from data entry, modify drawings, as-building, field assistance, updating features, running reports, filing, and compiling data.

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 ove 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 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:

- This position requires attention to detail and an individual that can work independently with minimal supervision

- Assist Gas Transmission Department with projects and processes to identify and develop efficiencies

- Learn and use basic Autodesk software, to include AutoCAD Plant 3D and AutoCAD Civil3D as to assist with portions of as-built drawings, including schematic drawing updates

- Enter data into AutoCAD Plant 3D software from as-built documentation

- Support engineering with field as-built process including updating drawings and GPS data collection in the field

- Aid with material reconciliation process for material tracking and traceability on projects

- Generate reports from AutoCAD drawings to Excel spreadsheets and complete comparison of data.

- Analyze drafting backlog to prioritize organizational needs

- Assist with GIS functions which include data entry, generating reports, and execution of GIS tools.

- Assist GIS with database structure, schema, and data integrity

- Run reports for project status & completion of projects

- 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:

- 2 year or 4-year degree in Drafting, GIS, Data Management, similar field of study, or equivalent years of experience and/or combination of education and experience.

- Exhibited knowledge of GIS and Drafting processes, programs, and data integrity

- Basic understanding of ACAD, or GIS or Esri Field Maps, GPS processes, field data collection, and reading of prints and drawings is beneficial but not required.

- Understanding spatial databases, database management, and data integrity is a bonus, but not required.

- Ability to read prints and drawings is beneficial.

- Demonstrate and maintain a good safety record

- Basic knowledge and experience with database security, development, and data integrity is desired

- Possess analytical and problem-solving skills

- Must possess strong interpersonal communication skills, be organized, and detail-oriented

- Ability to work independently and as part of a team

- Get Into Energy - Energy Industry Fundamental 2.0 certification is a plus (https://getintoenergy.org/courses/energy-industry-fundamentals-2-0/) (click the link to certify at no cost)

Requisition 5101

Posting Dates: October 27, 2026 through Open Until Filled

Department/Division: Gas Transmission

Employment Physical: Not Required

Drug Test: Required

Background Check: Required

Relocation Benefit: Negotiable

Telecommuting: None

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 [email protected]