Intern Central Construction Engineer (Transmission and Distribution Overhead Projects)

20.00 per hour | 18-Oct-2024 to Until Filled (MST) | Great Falls, MT, USA | Hourly | Distribution Operations – MT | Temporary

Intern Central Construction Engineer (Transmission and Distribution Overhead Projects)

Work Location : Great Falls, MT

Pay range : $20.00 per hour

Employment Status: Temporary (May – August full-time, 40 hours per week)

(September – December part-time, up to 20 hours per week while back at school)

External candidates apply at northwesternenergy.com

Internal candidates apply through iConnect (https://iconnect.nwe.northwesternenergy.com/Employee-Portal/?m)

About this position:

The construction engineer intern is tasked with supporting with engineering design and project management for the upcoming 2025 construction season. Engineering support will include design/drafting, job packet creation, and field verification or engineering design and risk management. Project management will include field visits to monitor construction progress and relay any important information to the design engineer and project supervisor. Monitor and measure the effectiveness of risk management controls and to capture lessons learned (results and communicate those to the engineer, project supervisor, and manager.

About this job:

Learn about NorthWestern Energy transmission lines, distribution lines and system operations

Use PLS-CADD Software to design and analyze transmission lines to complete engineering analysis

Contribute to a variety of engineering tasks assigned to Transmission and Distribution Construction (e.g. job site analysis, landowner contact, job book creation, communication between engineer/project manager and crews, etc.)

Assist in Company Wide Wildfire mitigation process and implementation

Work on infrastructure mapping/GIS information to improve data

Participate in organizational work meetings

Lifting of materials 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 Energys values, mission, and strategic business objectives

Am I right for this job? Heres the success profile:

Demonstrate and maintain a good safety record

Must possess strong interpersonal communication skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office products, particularly Outlook, Excel, and Word

Engineering major required

Has successfully completed sophomore year or above by start date

Must be in good academic standing

Must Provide GPA in Resume upon application

Requisition #4570

Posting Dates: October 18, 2024 through Open Until Filled (preference given to early applicants)

Department/Division: Distribution Operations: Central Construction

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 .