Electrical​/Instrument & Control​/Combustion Turbine Intern - Sheldon Station

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Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) has an immediate opening for a Electrical/Instrument & Control/Combustion Turbine Intern
- Sheldon Station located at Sheldon Station in Hallam
, Nebraska. Position closes November 18th, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Central Time.

This position will report to the Electrical/I&C/Combustion Turbine Manager.

The internship’s function is to learn and mentor from experienced Electrical/I&C/CT technicians in the field for a period of time from early/mid-May to mid-August. Incumbent must have successfully completed their freshman year of school with an accredited institution majoring in Electro-Mechanical Technology, or Electrical Technology, or Electrical Construction and Control. The incumbent will perform effective electrical maintenance, testing and operation activities for Nebraska Public Power District Energy Production.

Responsibilities include installation, checkout, calibration, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair and operation of electrical equipment, occasional travel, occasional overnight stays and responding to emergencies.

Incumbent will be required to complete a background check, physical, and drug screening prior to starting with the district.

Incumbents will be required to report wearing safety shoes that meet ASTM F2413-05 specifications.

Incumbent must have successfully completed their freshman year of college in the Electrical, Electro-Mechanical Technology, or Electrical Construction and Control program at an accredited college.

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Complete repair, maintenance, modifications, troubleshooting, preventive/predictive maintenance of electrical/mechanical equipment at Sheldon Station and/or all three Peaking sites.

Follow and adhere to all policies and procedures to ensure the work is completed correctly and safely

Safely plan, organize and perform both emergent and scheduled work.

Utilize work management processes.

Accountable for other duties as assigned.

Customer Focus

Employees & Teamwork/Diversity & Inclusion

Public Service/Environmental Stewardship

Safety

Salary Information - Nebraska Public Power District offers a competitive starting salary with opportunities for growth.

Typical Pay Grade Starting Salary: $28.76/hour

Travel Required:

25% to 50% (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.

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 with opportunities for  addition to the base salary listed in posting, NPPD…