Intern Engineer Substation Operations
- NorthWestern Energy
- Butte, MT, USA
Job Description
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, up to 20 hours per week)
External candidates apply at northwesternenergy.com
Internal candidates apply through iConnect.
About this position:
The Intern will work closely with engineers and others with collecting and documenting substation and relay equipment ratings and settings to support Facility Ratings. Will analyze existing data to assist with recommendations for equipment upgrades/replacements. Would also be responsible for learning to utilize Substation applications such as Cascade, Powerbase and SEL AcSELerator. There will also be opportunities to get exposure to a variety of work functions within the substation department.
About this job:
- Support Substation operations with collecting and documenting substation and relay equipment ratings to support Facility Ratings
- Reading substation drawings, evaluating System One-Lines
- Analyzing existing relay settings/data and analyzing the Facilities to recommend equipment upgrades/replacements
- Work will include learning to utilize Substation applications such as Cascade, Powerbase and SEL AcSELerator
- Will participate in organizational work meetings and work with peer department
- 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
- Must possess strong interpersonal and written communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office products, particularly Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Prefer Electrical Engineering Student (Will consider Mechanical Engineering for the right student)
- Students must have successfully completed Sophomore level or higher by start date
- Must be in good academic standing
- Must Provide GPA in Resume upon application
- Get Into Energy - Energy Industry Fundamental 2.0 certification is a plus (click the link to certify at no cost)
Requisition #4933
Posting Dates: January 28, 2026 through February 18, 2026
Department/Division: Distribution Operations
Employment Physical: Not Required
Drug Test: Required
Background Check: Required
Relocation Benefit: None
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 job.inquiries@northwestern.com.
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NorthWestern Energy provides essential energy infrastructure and valuable services that enrich lives and empower communities while serving as long-term partners to our customers and communities. We work to deliver safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions that create value for customers, communities, employees, and investors. We do this by providing low-cost and reliable service performed by highly-adaptable and skilled employees. We provide electricity and / or natural gas to approximately 775,300 customers in Montana, South Dakota, Nebraska, and Yellowstone National Park. Our operations in Montana and Yellowstone National Park are conducted through our subsidiary, NorthWestern Corporation, and our operations in South Dakota and Nebraska are conducted through our subsidiary, NorthWestern Energy Public Service Corporation. We have provided service in South Dakota and Nebraska since 1923 and in Montana since 2002.