Job Description

Intern Hydro Engineering

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)

External candidates apply at northwesternenergy.com

Internal candidates apply through iConnect

About this position:

The Hydro Engineer Intern will Provide technical support to the Hydro Engineering team through a variety of assignments in the office and at the hydroelectric dams. This includes estimating costs, engineering support, project management and drafting in AutoCAD.

About this job:

• Learn about hydroelectric dams and projects while assisting hydro engineering staff with various light engineering tasks
• Research, scope, and develop cost estimates for potential future projects
• Contribute to a variety of tasks assigned to hydro engineering including the collection of data at the hydroelectric sites
• Support drafting work for various ongoing and future projects
• Work closely with drafting, engineering and field personnel
• Regular use of Word, Access, and Excel
• Learn and use Adept drawing repository
• Participate in organizational work meetings
• Travel up to 10% of the time may be required
• Lifting of material 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
• Must possess strong interpersonal communication skills
• Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record
• Engineering major required; Civil, Electrical or Mechanical preferred
• Drafting experience 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 #4925

Posting Dates: January 21, 2026 through Open Until Filled

Department/Division: Hydro Generation

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