20.00 per hour | Butte, MT, USA | Hourly | Distribution Operations - MT | Temporary

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)

External candidates apply at northwesternenergy.com

Internal candidates apply through iConnect (https://iconnect.nwe.northwesternenergy.com/Employee-Portal/?m)

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 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 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: January 20, 2025 through February 28, 2025 (Preference given to early candidates)

  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 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 .