Intern SubstationRelay Engineer
Job Summary
Intern Substation/Relay Engineer
Work Location: Butte MT
Pay range: $20.00 per hour
Employment Status: Temporary (May - August full-time 40 hours per week)
(Potential--September - December part-time 20 hours per week)
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About this position:
The intern will collaborate with engineers and supervisors within the Substation department. NWE is in the process of completing the Facilities Rating requirement for the Electric Transmission system. FAC 008 data gathering and validation will be the primary responsibility of the intern. Drawing review to identify equipment ratings and Cascade data involvement will also be assigned to the intern. Other responsibilities could also include drawing peer reviews for staff engineers.
About this job:
- Learn about transmission substation and systems and projects
- Data gathering and validation of information for the Substation Department
- Drawings review to identify equipment ratings and Cascade data
- Assisting with peer reviews for staff engineer
- Be introduced to the field of protective relaying and protection philosophies
- Learn software packages such as Aspen One-Liner and SEL ACSelerator
- Develop knowledge about the electric transmission system and how it works
- Participate in organizational work meetings
- 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 communication skills
- Engineering major required; Electrical Engineer major highly preferred
- Student must have completed Sophomore level or higher by start date
- Must be in good academic standing
- Must Provide GPA in Resume upon application
Requisition #4657
Posting Dates: April 15 2026 through April 28 2026
Department/Division: Distribution Operations-Substation/Relay Engineering
Employment Physical: Not Required
Drug Test: Not 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
About Company
NorthWestern Energy is a utility company providing reliable and affordable electricity and natural gas to customers in Montana, South Dakota and Nebraska.