Benefits
We offer excellent benefits. Taking care of your needs, and those closest to you, is a critical part of the NorthWestern Energy culture.
Join our Team
The real power behind our company comes from our people.
Careers
We are committed to providing a great work experience.
- Great Place to Work Certified
- Attractive salaries based on qualifications
- A performance-based incentive program
- Competitive benefits
NorthWestern Energy is a regional energy company serving electric and natural gas across western and central Montana, eastern South Dakota and several communities in Nebraska. We also proudly serve Yellowstone National Park.
Our company is an employer of choice, encouraging employees to creatively address the energy evolution with innovation and integrity. We offer a wide array of careers, from the traditional utility craft professionals to accountants, environmental professionals, biologists, community relations professionals, computer technologists and engineers.
Here's what our employees are saying:
- When we joined the company we felt welcome.
- NorthWestern is a physically safe place to work.
- We are treated fairly regardless of our race, gender or sexual orientation.
- We can take time off work when needed.
- We feel good about our company's commitment to environmental responsibility.
Career Paths
The energy industry offers rewarding, well-paying careers that benefits millions of people every day.
About Our Employees
1,500
employees
13 years
average tenure
27%
women as percentage of total employees
A Great Place to Work!
A Great Place to Work!
“We are excited that NorthWestern has scored high enough to achieve this great honor,” said Bobbi Schroeppel, vice president of Customer Care, Communications and HR.
Our People Are Our Most Valuable Asset
Andy W.
Hydro License Compliance Manager
“We get to work on an incredible resource. The places we work are pretty amazing.”
Pamela H.
Demand Side Management Specialist
"I like being able to interact with customers face-to-face."
Kevin D.
Vegetation Management Coordinator
“It’s like a football team mentality. You’re the coach and you’re getting everyone pepped up to work safely and productively.”
Learn more about our people
Learn more about our people
Our ability to fulfill our mission and serve our customers depends on employing the best workers. Behind every one of our employees and retirees is a story.
Read more about the people who are the real power behind our company.
Safety is our top priority
The best company anyone can work for is the company that gets its employees home each night the way they arrived. NorthWestern’s number one goal is employee health and safety. NorthWestern has a strong safety culture. We watch out for each other and we keep each other safe.