NorthWestern Energy · 4 hours ago
Engineer Substation Operations Intern
Butte, MT
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$20/hr - $21/hrNorthWestern Energy is seeking an Engineer Substation Operations Intern to support substation operations. The role involves collecting and documenting equipment ratings, reading substation drawings, and analyzing relay settings to recommend upgrades.
Clean EnergyElectrical DistributionEnergyEnergy EfficiencyEnergy ManagementNatural ResourcesRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Support Substation operations with collecting and documenting substation and relay equipment ratings to support Facility Rating
Reading substation drawings, evaluating System One-Lines
Analyzing existing relay settings/data and analyzing the Facilities to recommend equipment upgrades/replacements
Work will include learning to utilize Substation applications such as Cascade, Powerbase and SEL AcSELerator
Will participate in organizational work meetings and work with peer department
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
Qualification
Required
Demonstrate and maintain a good safety record
Must possess strong interpersonal and written communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office products, particularly Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Students must have successfully completed Sophomore level or higher by start date
Must be in good academic standing
Must Provide GPA in Resume upon application
Preferred
Prefer Electrical Engineering Student (Will consider Mechanical Engineering for the right student)
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Company
NorthWestern Energy
For more than 100 years, NorthWestern Energy continues to deliver the energy and exceptional service that their customers and communities
Founded in 1923
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2025-08-19Acquired
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Brian B. Bird
President and Chief Operating Officer
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