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NorthWestern Energy · 1 month ago

Distribution Operations Control SCADA Engineer Intern

Butte, MT

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$20/hr - $21/hr

Start in 2026 Winter

NorthWestern Energy is seeking a Distribution Operations Control SCADA Engineer Intern to provide support to the DOC team. The role primarily involves assisting with SCADA tasks, documenting workflows, and contributing to project discussions while gaining knowledge of ADMS and SCADA platforms.

Clean EnergyElectrical DistributionEnergyEnergy EfficiencyEnergy ManagementNatural ResourcesRenewable Energy

Responsibilities

Provide direct support to DOC team members, with a primary focus on assisting DOC Sr. Engineer (SCADA) in tasks associated within ADMS

Assist in documenting workflows and validating configurations for SCADA processes

Support testing activities to ensure accurate deployment and functionality of critical features

Collaborate with team members during project meetings and contribute to discussions on SCADA advancements

Gain in-depth knowledge of Advanced Distribution Management Systems (ADMS) and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) platforms

Understand the operational role of utility control rooms, including real-time monitoring, switching operations, and outage management

Learn how ADMS and SCADA integrate to support system operations and advanced functionality with Grid Modernization

Experience the processes and decision-making that drive safe and efficient utility operations

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

Qualification

SCADA systemsAdvanced Distribution Management SystemsAnalytical skillsProblem-solving skillsMicrosoft Office SuiteEnergy Industry Fundamental certificationTeam collaboration