Intern Distribution Operations Control (DOC) SCADA Engineer
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Job Summary
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)
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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 contributing to projects that drive innovation and continuous improvement.
About this job:
- Provide direct support to DOC team members with a primary focus on assisting DOC Sr. Engineer (SCADA) in tasks associated within ADMS
- Assist in documenting workflows and validating configurations for SCADA processes
- Support testing activities to ensure accurate deployment and functionality of critical features
- Collaborate with team members during project meetings and contribute to discussions on SCADA advancements
- Gain in-depth knowledge of Advanced Distribution Management Systems (ADMS) and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) platforms
- Understand the operational role of utility control rooms including real-time monitoring switching operations and outage management
- Learn how ADMS and SCADA integrate to support system operations and advanced functionality with Grid Modernization
- Experience the processes and decision-making that drive safe and efficient utility operations
- 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 Energys values mission and strategic business objectives
Am I right for this job Heres the success profile:
- Pursuing a degree in Software Engineering Computer Science or a related technical field.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft office suite
- Familiarity with SCADA systems or interest in learning operational technologiesMust be able to work closely with other individuals and cooperate with other departments
- Students must have completed Freshman 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 here to certify at no cost)
Will work closely with other groups within the company including leaders of Operations Contact Center Grid Operations Construction Planning and Safety to assure that the planning and execution of work is performed safely on schedule and effectively.
Requisition #4902
Posting Dates: December 5 2025 through January 23 2025
Department/Division: Distribution Operations
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 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- or at .
Required Experience:
Intern
Key Skills
- Controlling Experience
- Tcp/IP
- Distributed Control Systems
- Data Collection
- NEC
- TCP
- Wastewater
- Lua
- Ethernet
- Visual Basic
- Programmable Logic Controllers
- Mentoring
About Company
NorthWestern Energy is a utility company providing reliable and affordable electricity and natural gas to customers in Montana, South Dakota and Nebraska.
