Engineer Intern - System Protection Summer 2027
Job description
Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) has an immediate opening for a Engineer Intern - System Protection 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 - System Protections. Position Summary Nebraska Public Power District is looking for an electrical engineering student to work with and assist other experienced engineering staff in the System Protection Engineering Department. The Engineer Intern will work through the 2027 summer session (May through August 2027). The work location is Columbus, Nebraska. At a minimum, the student must be finishing their sophomore year of college. NOTE: Intern position is available to undergraduate students only. Education, Training and Experience The student must be pursuing an 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). Licenses and/or Certifications NA Essential Duties & Responsibilities Protection duties may include assisting with specifying appropriate protection schemes, making relay recommendations, performing calculations to support relay settings, developing trip-checking procedures, calculating ground potential rise, calculating available fault current, locating faults, analyzing system disturbances, and operational support. Controls and Automation duties may include assisting with automated substations, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) programming, Human Machine Interface (HMI) development and programming, intra-substation communication and networking, control panels, electrical schematics and wiring diagrams, equipment procurement, startup, and operations support. Accountable for other duties as assigned. Core Competencies Customer Focus Employees & Teamwork/Diversity & Inclusion Integrity/Excellence Public Service/Environmental Stewardship Safety Salary Information - Nebraska Public Power District offers a competitive starting salary with opportunities for growth. In 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. Travel Required: 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. 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
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