NorthWestern Energy

Intern Gas Transmission & Storage Engineer

NorthWestern Energy  •  $20 - $21/hr  •  Butte, MT (Onsite)  •  4 months ago
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Job Description

Intern Gas Transmission & Storage 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 (May - August full-time, 40 hours per week)

(September - December part-time, 20 hours per week)

External candidates apply at northwesternenergy.com

Internal candidates apply through iConnect

About this position:

The intern will support gas transmission system activities by working on both capital and expense projects while also contributing improving workflows and creating efficiencies.

About this job:

  • Participate in organizational work meetings
  • Assist with capital and expense projects tied to all aspects of the gas transmission system
  • Support day-to-day project work within the GTS team
  • Help evaluate current efficiencies and workflows
  • Participate in developing and implementing process improvements
  • Travel up to 20% of the time is required
  • 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 drivers license and satisfactory driving record
  • Must possess strong interpersonal communication skills
  • Engineering major required (Mechanical or Civil is preferred)
  • Has successfully completed Sophomore year or above
  • 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 #4911

Posting Dates: January 19, 2026 through Open Until Filled

Department/Division: Transmission

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 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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