Engineer Substation Operations Intern

Qualifications Include

- 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

- Prefer Electrical Engineering Student (Will consider Mechanical Engineering for the right student)

- 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

- Get Into Energy Energy Industry Fundamental 2.0 certification is a plus [getintoenergy.org](click the link to certify at no cost)

Duties Include

- 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

Full-time, temporary position. Will work full-time (40 hours per week) May - August, and part-time (up to 20 hours per week) September - December.

$20.00 per hour for first year interns, and $21.00 per hour for returning interns.

Open through February 18, 2026.

Apply online at: https://northwesternenergy.applicantpro.com/jobs/3974062