Intern Construction Engineer
About The Position
The Intern Construction Engineer will support construction engineers and gain exposure to utility operations. The intern will shadow construction engineers and operations supervisors while assisting with residential and commercial construction projects and related tasks. They may also spend time with a serviceman and crews to learn about utility work and safety practices. This is a temporary, full-time internship from May through August, scheduled for 40 hours per week, in Billings, Montana. Pay is $20.00 per hour for first-year interns and $21.00 per hour for returning interns. The role supports the design and delivery of electric and natural gas facilities for new construction, relocations, and capacity projects. It also involves customer service, site checks, construction estimates, research of company records, infrastructure mapping, and participation in work meetings. Regular, reliable, and punctual attendance is an essential function. Employees must follow company safety standards and the Code of Business Conduct & Ethics, and ensure their actions align with NorthWestern Energy’s values, mission, and strategic business objectives.
Requirements
- Must have completed freshman-level coursework or higher by the start date.
- Must be in good academic standing.
- Must provide GPA in the resume upon application.
- Must possess a valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record.
- Must demonstrate and maintain a good safety record.
- Must possess strong interpersonal and written communication skills.
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office products, particularly Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Must possess strong customer service and computer technology problem-resolution skills.
Nice To Haves
- Get Into Energy - Energy Industry Fundamental 2.0 certification is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Support engineers in designing electric and natural gas facilities for new construction, relocations, and capacity projects.
- Work with new service requests and help provide services, including checking site locations ahead of crews to improve efficiency.
- Assist customers with NorthWestern Energy’s New Construction process.
- Work with customers on growth orders and construction estimates.
- Research company records on vintage gas pipe to determine replacement plans.
- Work on infrastructure mapping and GIS information to improve data.
- Participate in organizational work meetings.
- Shadow construction engineers and operations supervisors and assist with residential and commercial construction projects and related tasks.
- Spend time with a serviceman and crews to develop an understanding of utility work and safety practices.
- Maintain regular, reliable, and punctual attendance and adhere to company safety standards and the Code of Business Conduct & Ethics.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
