Engineer Intern - Substations Summer

Columbus, NE, US,

Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) has an immediate opening for a Engineer Intern
- Substations Summer 2027 located at Columbus General Office in Columbus, Nebraska. Applications will start to be reviewed on October 5, and the position will close once filled.

This position will report to the Engineering Supervisor
- Substations.

Nebraska Public Power District is looking for an civil, mechanical, or electrical engineering student to work with and assist other experienced engineering staff in the Distribution Lines Department. The Engineer Intern will work through the 2027 summer session (May through August 2027).

The work location is Columbus, NE.

NOTE:

Intern position is available to undergraduate students only.

The student must be pursuing an civil, mechanical, or electrical engineering degree from an accredited college/university. At a minimum, the student must be finishing their sophomore year of college. The Engineer Intern will work through the 2027 summer session (May through August 2027).

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Substation duties may include assisting with designing substation configurations along with various types of equipment used in substations (Autotransformers, Power Transformers, PCBs, MODs, Capacitor Banks, Wave Traps, Switchgear, and Buswork), designing foundations, ground grids, and conduit plans, creating site grading plans, and performing structural support analysis for various types of elements.

Customer Focus

Employees & Teamwork/Diversity & Inclusion

Public Service/Environmental Stewardship

Safety

Nebraska Public Power District offers a competitive starting salary with opportunities for  addition to the base salary range listed below, NPPD employees may also be eligible for our Annual Incentive Program (AIP) that may supplement total compensation at a level above and beyond the stated salary range. Successful applicants will be provided more information regarding the incentive program at the time of an interview.

Engineering Intern
- Junior - $27.61/hour

Engineering Intern
- Senior - 29.58/hour

Interns eligible for $1000.00 housing stipend.

Up to 25% (With no or minimal overnight stays, less than 3 per month, typically within state of Nebraska) Travel required may fluctuate by business need. This is an estimate and will be discussed further with candidates that receive an interview.

Nebraska Public Power District offers a competitive starting salary and an excellent benefits package including medical and dental insurance, 401K retirement plan, paid holidays, paid vacation, paid medical,training opportunities and more.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact Human Resources at Nebraska Public Power District.

Nebraska Public Power District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer who values the contributions of its diverse work force. We are only legally able to hire persons who are
1) a United States citizen or national,
2) a lawful permanent resident of the United States, or
3) an alien legally authorized to work in the United States.

Customers around the state know what to expect from NPPD — quality, reliability and performance excellence. Our values also extend to the way we take care of our employees and their families. We remain on the leading edge by providing competitive benefits that respond to the diverse lifestyles of our people in an ever-changing world.

Nebraska Public Power District offers a competitive starting salary…