Construction Engineer Intern - Billings

Northwestern Energy; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

NorthWestern Energy in Billings, MT offers an internship supporting our construction engineers and operations teams. You will shadow engineers and supervisors and assist with residential and commercial projects, while learning safety practices in the field.

Responsibilities include assisting design of electric and natural gas facilities, handling new service requests, site checks, and construction estimates; plus GIS mapping and data management.

Qualifications

• Must have engineering major and be enrolled as a student.
• GPA must be provided in resume upon application.
• Freshman level or higher by start date; good academic standing.
• Valid driver's license with satisfactory driving record.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Support engineers in design of electric and natural gas facilities for new construction, relocates, and capacity projects
• Work with new service requests, assist in providing services, checking site locations ahead of crew for efficiencies
• 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/GIS information to improve data
• Participate in organizational work meetings

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Customer service

Problem solving

Education

Engineering major

Tools

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Job description

About this position:

Intern will support our construction engineers but would also be exposed to the operations. They will shadow the construction engineers and operations supervisors and assist with various tasks and residential and commercial construction projects. There will also be an opportunity to spend time with a serviceman and crews to develop an understanding of the utility work and safety practices.

About this job:

• Support engineers in design of electric and natural gas facilities for new construction, relocates, and capacity projects
• Work with new service requests, assist in providing services, checking site locations ahead of crew for efficiencies
• 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/GIS information to improve data
• Participate in organizational work meetings
• The ability to maintain regular, reliable, and punctual attendance is an essential function of this position, consistent with applicable laws and reasonable accommodation requirements
• 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

Am I right for this job? Here's the success profile:

• 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
• Engineer major required
• Valid driver's license & satisfactory driving record
• Student must have completed Freshman level or higher by start date
• Must be in good academic standing
• Must Provide GPA in Resume upon application
• Must possess strong customer service and computer technology problem resolution skills
• Get Into Energy - Energy Industry Fundamental 2.0 certification is a plus (click the link to certify at no cost)