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Engineering Intern and/or Engineering Co-Op (Nuclear) - Summer 2026

Brownville, NE, US, 68321-0098

Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) has an immediate opening for a Engineering Intern and/or Engineering Co-Op (Nuclear) - Summer 2026 located at Cooper Nuclear Station in Brownville, Nebraska.  Position closes October 26, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. Central Time. This position will report to an Engineering Supervisor based upon Co-Op/Intern degree of study and interests in cooperation with the Director of Engineering.

Position Summary

Nebraska Public Power District is looking for electrical and/or mechanical engineering students that have an interest in working in the field of nuclear power and utility generation. The work location is at Cooper Nuclear Station in Brownville, Nebraska. At a minimum, the student must be finishing their sophomore year of college. Co-op engineering students are hired for a semester with comprehensive benefits, additional pay for living expenses, and a competitive salary.

 

NOTE: Co-op position is available to undergraduate students only.

 

 

Education, Training and Experience

The student must be pursuing an electrical or a mechanical engineering degree from an accredited college/university. At a minimum, the student must be finishing their sophomore year of college. Preference will be given to electrical engineering majors.

The Co-op Engineer will work the 2026 summer/fall session (mid-May through December 2026).

The Engineer Intern will work the 2026 summer session (mid-May through approximately the first week of August 2026).

Licenses and/or Certifications

Not applicable.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

This profile is designed to be used as a template for posting intern positions across the District and the HRBP will fill in details at time of posting.

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. 

Engineer Intern/Co-op - Sophomore  $24.89 per hour
Engineer Intern/Co-op - Junior $26.80 per hour
Engineer Intern/Co-op - Senior $28.72 per hour

 

Coop Benefits Only:

  • Vacation (32 hours of vacation per work session
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Medical Leave (32 Hours)
  • Paid Living Stipend

Travel Required: Minimal travel may occur for Intern/Co-Op to participate in NPPD activities at other locations.

 

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.

Benefits

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.

Salary

Nebraska Public Power District offers a competitive starting salary with opportunities for growth. In addition to the base salary listed in posting, 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.

Retirement Savings

NPPD employees may participate in two retirement plan options – a 401(k) plan and a 457(b) plan. Both plans allow for pre-tax or Roth contributions. After the first six months of employment, the 401(k) plan includes a generous matching contribution from NPPD. The five-year vesting period begins on an employee’s hire date. Our retired employees are eligible for retiree healthcare benefits as well as a life benefit paid out to designated beneficiaries upon their passing.

Health & Wellness

At NPPD, we care about the health and wellness of our employees. We offer new teammates two competitive hospital / medical plan options to fit their lifestyle and family needs. We also make an annual contribution to employee Health Savings Accounts, which can be used to offset out-of-pocket expenses. Employees and their spouse are invited to participate in a variety of wellness initiatives offered throughout the year as a way to enhance their wellness, reduce health risks and promote healthy lifestyles.

Other Benefits

Employees earn vacation on a schedule commensurate with their years of service. We also offer paid holidays as well as personal and family medical leave, including birth mother recovery leave and parental child bonding leave. All full-time employees receive a life insurance policy equivalent to two times the participant's annual salary at no cost to the employee. NPPD also offers dental and vision insurance as well as personal accident, accidental death and dismemberment, critical illness, hospital indemnity, long-term care, pre-paid legal/identity theft, and short-and long-term disability insurance plans. Additional benefits include college tuition reimbursement, relocation assistance and complimentary access to an Employee Assistance Program.

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