Telecom Technician Work Location : Butte, MT Pay range : Union Rate $34.68 to $57.63 per hour Employment Status: Regular Full time External candidates apply at northwesternenergy.com Internal candidates apply through iConnect. About this position: The Technician Telecom is responsible for the installation, maintenance, and monitoring of telecommunications networks. This role ensures the seamless operation of network services, resolving technical issues, and optimizing network performance to meet business and customer needs. Systems include but are not limited to DWDM, microwave, fiber optic, 2-way radio, narrowband RF, and Ethernet networks and circuits. This position will be located in our Butte, MT Network Operations Center and provide support for all network system operations. 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...

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...

Operational Technology Manager Work Location : Open to major office locations in Montana & South Dakota Pay range : $121,100 to $151.400 per year Employment Status: Regular Full-time External candidates apply at northwesternenergy.com Internal candidates apply through iConnect. About this position: The Operational Technology Manager is a key position bearing responsibility for technology primarily related to utility operations. Unique requirements of this position include ability to fuse the disciplines of information technology and operational technology and partner across operational departments of the utility. The role will develop and implement strategy across informational and operational technology systems, including industrial control systems. As a high-functioning member of the Business Technology leadership team this position will develop a team capable of managing technology convergence with utility operations and collaborate with operations and business...

Intern Construction Engineer Work Location : Butte, MT Pay range : $20.00 - $21.00/hour (first year interns $20.00/hour, returning interns $21.00/hour) Employment Status: Temporary (May - August full-time, 40 hours per week) External candidates apply at northwesternenergy.com Internal candidates apply through iConnect. About this position: Intern will work closely with engineers on designing electric and natural gas facilities. This includes estimating costs, engineering support, and project management. There will also be opportunities to visit projects in the field, and to learn about the operation of NorthWestern Energy's electric and natural gas systems. About this job: Support engineers in design of electric and natural gas facilities for new construction, relocates, and capacity projects Work with new service requests, assist in providing services, checking site locations ahead of crew for efficiencies Assist customers with NorthWestern Energy's New...

Intern Distribution Operations Control (DOC) SCADA Engineer Work Location : Butte, MT Pay range : $20.00 - $21.00/hour (first year interns $20.00/hour, returning interns $21.00/hour) Employment Status: Temporary: Potential to Start in January of 2026 (January-May part time up to 20 hours per week) (May-August 40 Hours Per Week) (September - December part-time, 20 hours per week) External candidates apply at northwesternenergy.com Internal candidates apply through iConnect. About this position: SCADA Intern will assist the Distribution Operations Control team. This role will work directly with our ADMS/SCADA platform to help advance system functionality and operational efficiency. Position will offer hands-on experience in real-time monitoring and control systems, supporting initiatives that enhance reliability and optimize performance across our distribution network. This is an excellent opportunity to gain practical knowledge in SCADA technologies while...

Operations & Maintenance Supervisor Work Location : Aberdeen, SD Pay range : $83,600 to $139,300 per year Employment Status: Regular Full-time External candidates apply at northwesternenergy.com Internal candidates apply through iConnect. About this position: This position is under the general direction of the SD Production Superintendent, and performs leadership duties that will ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operation of the South Dakota generation assets. Performs all duties in compliance with plant policies, procedures, rules, and regulations pertaining to operations, safety, conduct, and housekeeping. Protects the generation assets in machinery, equipment and facilities by exercising care, skill and knowledge. 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...

Intern Construction Engineer Work Location : 1 position will be filled in Harrisburg, Mitchell or Yankton, SD. 1 position will be filled in Grand Island, Kearney or North Platte, NE Pay range : $20.00 - $21.00/hour (first year interns $20.00/hour, returning interns $21.00/hour) Employment Status: Temporary (May - August full-time, 40 hours per week) External candidates apply at northwesternenergy.com Internal candidates apply through iConnect. About this position: Intern will work closely with engineers on designing electric and natural gas facilities. This includes estimating costs, engineering support, and project management. There will also be opportunities to visit projects in the field, and to learn about the operation of NorthWestern Energy's electric and natural gas systems. About this job: Support engineers in design of electric and natural gas facilities for new construction, relocates, and capacity projects Work with new service requests,...

Intern Engineer Grid Operations 2 Open Positions Work Location : Butte, MT Pay range : $20.00 - $21.00/hour (first year interns $20.00/hour, returning interns $21.00/hour) Employment Status: Temporary (January - April part-time, approximately 20 hours per week) (May - August full-time, 40 Hours per Week) External candidates apply at northwesternenergy.com Internal candidates apply through iConnect. About this position: Grid Operations Engineer Intern will assist with all facets of Grid Operations work necessary to maintain a reliable transmission system. About this job: All NorthWestern Energy employees are required to adhere to company safety standards and the Code of Business Conduct & Ethics Conduct research and develop reports Assist in performing outage studies, conduct tests and evaluate reports to validate system operation and reliability Assist in maintaining departmental procedures and practices Assist in implementing new operation...

Intern Hydro Safety Work Location : Great Falls, Helena, or Butte MT Pay range : $20.00 - $21.00/hour (first year interns $20.00/hour, returning interns $21.00/hour) Employment Status: Temporary (May - August full-time, 40 hours per week) (September - December part-time, up to 20 hours per week) External candidates apply at northwesternenergy.com Internal candidates apply through iConnect. About this position: Intern will provide general safety support to the Hydro Operation and Maintenance departments. The intern will work in both the office and field environment. About this job: Conduct research, document and develop reports Provide assistance to Company safety professionals and conduct ergonomic evaluations, work site inspections, safety meeting presentations, industrial hygiene sampling (e.g. noise, indoor air quality) field inspections, visits, etc.; capacity projects and develop job hazard analysis support, behavioral safety support, safety audits,...

Intern BT Networks Work Location : Butte, MT Pay range : $20.00 - $21.00/hour (first year interns $20.00/hour, returning interns $21.00/hour) Employment Status: Temporary (May - August full-time, 40 hours per week) (September - December part-time, 20 hours per week) External candidates apply at northwesternenergy.com Internal candidates apply through iConnect About this position: NorthWestern Energy is seeking a motivated and talented Network Intern to support ongoing projects and assist with day-to-day network and cybersecurity operations. This internship offers a valuable opportunity to gain hands-on experience working within a complex network environment in the utility industry, while making meaningful contributions to the success of our IT team. About this job: Work in a team environment making positive contributions to team processes and goals Assist in Network hardware and software upgrades Assist in network design Create and update network...

Intern Hydro License Compliance Work Location: Helena, MT Preferred; will consider other locations in our Montana service territory Pay range: $20.00 - $21.00/hour (first year interns $20.00/hour, returning interns $21.00/hour) Employment Status: Temporary (May - August 40 Hours per Week) (March -...

Substation Relay Engineer Work Location : Aberdeen, Huron, Mitchell, Sioux Falls or Yankton, SD Pay range : $85,000 to $139,300 per year (for a more detailed pay range please see below) Substation Relay Engineer I - Starting Range: $85,000 - $97,200 Substation Relay Engineer II - Starting Range: $92,900 - $111,500 Substation Relay Engineer III - Starting Range: $104,500 - $125,400 Substation Relay Engineer IV - Starting Range: $116,100 - $139,300 Employment Status: Regular Full-Time External candidates apply at northwesternenergy.com Internal candidates apply through iConnect. About this position: The Relay Engineer will design, test and maintain relay protection systems for electrical power systems. Responsibilities include developing protective relay settings, conducting coordination studies, collaborating with engineering teams, troubleshooting relay malfunctions, and participating in commissioning activities. Requires a strong background in electrical...

Corrosion Aide Work Location : Multiple Locations in Montana (Bozeman, Butte, Great Falls, Havre, Helena, Kalispell, Missoula and surrounding areas) Pay range : $20.00 per hour Employment Status: Temporary (May-June 2026 through August 2026) Start Date: (Flexible Start Dates of May 12th to June 10th 2026) External candidates apply at northwesternenergy.com Internal candidates apply through iConnect. About this position: Come join NorthWestern this coming summer as a Corrosion Aide and spend your time working outside helping us to protect our essential underground natural gas system. Under the direction of the local corrosion technician, the corrosion aide will be performing pipe to soil potential readings, which will require accessing our customer premises, taking readings at the meter and then downloading the information into our data base. They will also be involved with other cathodic survey work as directed. Excellent training for success provided!!!!!...

Intern Facilities Project Manager Work Location: Butte, MT Pay range: $20.00 - $21.00/hour (first year interns $20.00/hour, returning interns $21.00/hour) Employment Status: Temporary (May - August full-time, 40 hours per week) External candidates apply at northwesternenergy.com Internal candidate...