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Butte, MT, USA | Transmission | Hourly | 20.00-21.00 per hour | Temporary

Intern Engineer Grid Operations

2 Open Positions

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 (January - April part-time, approximately 20 hours per week)

(May - August full-time, 40 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:

Grid Operations Engineer Intern will assist with all facets of Grid Operations work necessary to maintain a reliable transmission system.

About this job:

+ All NorthWestern Energy employees are required to adhere to company safety standards and the Code of Business Conduct & Ethics

+ Conduct research and develop reports

+ Assist in performing outage studies, conduct tests and evaluate reports to validate system operation and reliability

+ Assist in maintaining departmental procedures and practices

+ Assist in implementing new operation tools and improving existing tools

Am I right for this job? Here's the success profile:

+ Must possess strong interpersonal communication skills

+ Proficient in Microsoft office excel, word, and access data base

+ Must be able to work closely with other individuals and cooperate with other departments

+ Require Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, General) Degree

+ Business and Project Management knowledge desirable

+ Student must have completed Freshman 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 (https://getintoenergy.org/courses/energy-industry-fundamentals-2-0/) (click here to certify at no cost)

Requisition #4887

Posting Dates: November 26, 2025 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 [email protected]