Web Application Developer Internship (Summer 2023)

Job Description

Job Specifications

We are seeking students who are eager to learn, self-motivated and are comfortable working independently. This internship will expose you to developing web applications and the technologies that web applications use for external customer self-service applications from development to production.  You will work in a team environment and receive mentoring from skilled and knowledgeable professionals.  Learn more about our internship program here: https://careers.blackhillsenergy.com/students

PAY:   $17 per hour (set by job function/department)

• Additional benefits include meaningful work, relocation benefits, intern week experience, casual dress code, plus you'll earn 401k contributions during your internship.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: IT Supervisor

LOCATION: Our Corporate Headquarters in Rapid City, South Dakota.    

• Relocation allowance of $1,000 provided to assist with moving. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be actively enrolled in an educational program related to this type of internship and have completed a minimum of 1 year towards an Associates degree or 2 years towards a Bachelor’s degree. If you are a recent graduate, you must be within 1 year of your graduation date. 
• No experience required. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 

• Develop or modify functionality for the Customer Self-Service Portal.
• Learn and use Java, Spring Boot, and Angular.
• Learn and use a variety of applications used in support of the portal applications. 

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.  
• Ability to collaborate with employees and various business contacts in a professional and courteous manner.
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment.
• Ability to prepare and give presentations.
• Attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word and Excel. 
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of business information

This description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, duties, and requirements for employees in this position. Job descriptions may and do change periodically. Where positions are covered by a collective bargaining unit agreement, the terms and conditions of the agreement will apply.

About our Company: We are a customer, growth and safety focused utility company that is dedicated to our communities. We improve life with energy as an energy partner of choice. Our diverse culture fuels unique perspectives, opening doors to new insights and possibilities. Based in Rapid City, South Dakota, we have over 3000 employees and serve 1.3 million natural gas and electric utility customers across eight states (South Dakota, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, and Arkansas).

Internship benefits include meaningful work, casual dress code, relocation assistance, paid time off, plus you are eligible to earn 401(k) contributions.  

Candidates must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check. 

Black Hills Energy does not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or status as a protected veteran.  If you require reasonable accommodation, please visit careers.blackhillsenergy.com for more information.