Engineer Intern - Sub Transmission Planning Summer 2027

Location: Columbus General Office, Columbus, Nebraska | Application deadline: 11:59 p.m. Central Time.

Position Summary

Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) seeks an electrical engineering student to assist experienced staff in the Distribution and Sub‑Transmission Engineering Department. The Engineer Intern will work through the 2027 summer session (May – August 2027) and report to the Sub‑Transmission Planning Supervisor.

Education, Training and Experience

• Pursuing an accredited electrical engineering degree.
• Must have completed at least the sophomore year of college.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Evaluate impact of customer‑owned generation sites and new proposed customer loads.
• Use advanced system modeling software (Synergi) to assess system limits and power‑quality requirements.
• Provide system upgrade and protection recommendations in collaboration with operations, asset health, metering, and protection teams.
• Enhance existing tools and present modeled results to customers.
• Accountable for other duties as assigned.

Core Competencies

• Customer Focus
• Employees & Teamwork / Diversity & Inclusion
• Integrity / Excellence
• Public Service / Environmental Stewardship
• Safety

Salary Information

• Pay Grade 99 – Hourly
• Engineering Intern – Junior: $27.61 /hour
• Engineering Intern – Senior: $29.58 /hour
• Interns eligible for a $1,000 housing stipend.
• Competitive starting salary with eligibility for the Annual Incentive Program (AIP) – details provided at interview.

Travel

• Up to 25% travel, typically within Nebraska.
• Minimal overnight stays (less than three per month).
• Travel requirements may fluctuate based on business needs.