NorthWestern Energy

Intern Construction Engineer

NorthWestern Energy  •  $20 - $21/hr  •  Bozeman, MT (Onsite)  •  3 months ago
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Job Description

Intern Construction Engineer

Work Location Bozeman, 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)

External candidates apply at northwesternenergy.com

Internal candidates apply through iConnect

About this position:

Intern will work closely with engineers on designing electric and natural gas facilities. This includes estimating costs, engineering support, and project management. There will also be opportunities to visit projects in the field, and to learn about the operation of NorthWestern Energy's electric and natural gas systems.

About this job:

  • Support engineers in design of electric and natural gas facilities for new construction, relocates, and capacity projects
  • Work with new service requests, assist in providing services, checking site locations ahead of crew for efficiencies
  • Assist customers with NorthWestern Energy's New Construction process
  • Work with customers on growth orders and construction estimates
  • Research Company records on vintage gas pipe to determine replacement plans
  • Work on infrastructure mapping/GIS information to improve data
  • Participate in organizational work meetings
  • Driving to project sites, meetings, or other work-related locations may be required.
  • Lifting of materials up to 35 pounds
  • 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
  • Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record
  • Must possess strong interpersonal and written communication skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office products, particularly Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
  • Prefer Engineering Student (Electrical/Mechanical/Civil/Construction)
  • Student must have 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 #4967

Posting Dates: March 2, 2026 through Open Until Filled

Department/Division: Distribution Operations

Employment Physical: 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

NorthWestern Energy

About NorthWestern Energy

NorthWestern Energy has provided reliable and affordable energy to customers in Montana, South Dakota and Nebraska for more than 100 years. Our company got its start in small communities, providing essential service that allowed them to grow and prosper. Today, we are proud to serve 734,800 residential and business customers with electricity and natural gas.

With roots in the Montana Power Co. and South Dakota-based Northwestern Public Service Co., NorthWestern Energy took its current form in 2002 when the company bought the Montana Power electric and natural gas transmission and distribution system and became a partial owner of Colstrip Unit 4.

Today, the company is a growing, financially sound, investor-owned energy company. Shares in NorthWestern Energy are traded on the Nasdaq under the symbol NWE.

NorthWestern at glance:

Number of employees: 1,533

Number of customer accounts: 734,800

Number of states served: Three, plus Yellowstone National Park

Miles of electric line: 28,310 transmission and distribution

Miles of natural gas line: 9,483 plus storage facilities

Owned electric generation:

Serving our Montana customers: 11 hydroelectric dams, Colstrip Unit 4 (30% ownership), Dave Gates Generating Station (natural gas), Spion Kop wind farm, Two Dot wind farm

Serving our South Dakota operations: Big Stone (23.4% ownership), Coyote I (10.0%), Neal Unit 4 (8.7%), Aberdeen Peaker Plant (natural gas), and Beethoven Wind

Industry
Energy & Utilities
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Butte, MT
Year Founded
1916
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