Intern Engineer Substation Operations

Intern Engineer Substation Operations

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)

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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 Energys values mission and strategic business objectives

Am I right for this job Heres 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 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