Job Description

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

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: 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 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