Engineering Intern - Sub Transmission Planning Summer 2027

About the role

Nebraska Public Power District is looking for an electrical engineering student to work with and assist other experienced engineering staff in the Distribution and Sub Transmission Engineering Department. The Engineer Intern will work through the 2027 summer session (May through August 2027) and will report to the Sub-Transmission Planning Supervisor.

The position closes at 11:59 p.m. Central Time.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate impact of customer owned generation sites and new proposed customer loads.
• Utilizing advanced system modeling software (Synergi), evaluate system limits and power quality requirements to provide system upgrade and protection recommendations working with the operations, asset health, metering, and protection teams.
• Enhance existing tools and present modelled results to customers (advanced duties).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Pursuing an electrical engineering degree from an accredited college/university.
• Must be finishing at least sophomore year of college.
• Available to work the 2027 summer session (May through August 2027).

Skills

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

Pay

• Pay Grade: 99
• Engineering Intern – Junior: $27.61/hour
• Engineering Intern – Senior: $29.58/hour
• Interns eligible for $1,000.00 housing stipend.

Schedule

Summer 2027 internship (May through August 2027).

Travel

Up to 25% travel (with no or minimal overnight stays, less than 3 per month, typically within the state of Nebraska). Travel may fluctuate by business need.