Construction Engineer Intern – Design & Field Experience

Northwestern Energy; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

NorthWestern Energy in Billings, MT seeks an Intern Construction Engineer to support the construction engineering team on electric and natural gas facilities. The internship runs May–August, full-time (40 hours/week) with a pay range of $20–$21 per hour.

You will shadow engineers and operations supervisors, assist with site assessments, service requests, and construction estimates, and gain hands-on exposure to safety practices and GIS/data mapping. This is a temporary, learning-focused role.

Qualifications

• Engineering major required.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Must provide GPA in resume upon application.
• Valid driver's license with satisfactory driving record.
• Student must have completed Freshman level or higher by start date.
• Must be in good academic standing.

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 required

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

NorthWestern Energy in Billings, MT seeks an Intern Construction Engineer to support the construction engineering team on electric and natural gas facilities. The internship runs May–August, full-time (40 hours/week) with a pay range of $20–$21 per hour.

You will shadow engineers and operations supervisors, assist with site assessments, service requests, and construction estimates, and gain hands-on exposure to safety practices and GIS/data mapping. This is a temporary, learning-focused role.