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, assist with various tasks and residential and commercial construction projects, and have an opportunity to spend time with a serviceman and crews to learn about utility work and safety practices. The role supports the design of electric and natural gas facilities for new construction, relocates, and capacity projects. It also involves assisting with new service requests, customer support through NorthWestern Energy’s New Construction process, growth orders and construction estimates, research into vintage gas pipe records to determine replacement plans, infrastructure mapping and GIS data improvement, and participation in organizational 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. The position is temporary and scheduled full-time from May through August, 40 hours per week. Work location is Billings, Montana. Employment physical may be required; drug testing and a background check are required. No relocation benefit or telecommuting is offered.
Requirements
- Engineer major required.
- Must have completed freshman level or higher by the start date.
- Must be in good academic standing.
- Must provide GPA in resume upon application.
- Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.
- Demonstrate and maintain a good safety record.
- Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, particularly Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- 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, relocates, and capacity projects.
- Work with new service requests, assist in providing services, and check 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.
- Spend time with a serviceman and crews to develop an understanding of utility work and safety practices.
- Maintain regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.
- Adhere to company safety standards and the Code of Business Conduct & Ethics, and act consistently with company values, mission, and strategic business objectives.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
