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Drafting Intern

Columbus, NE, US, 68602-0499

 

Drafting Intern 

 

Salary Range - $17.63 -$20.35 per hour (based on college program completion level) 

Location - Columbus, NE; Columbus General Office 

Employment Type: Temporary, Summer 2026, 40 hours per week


Posting Date:  10/30/2025
Closing Date:  11/30/2025

 

​Nebraska Public Power District is hiring! Join our team as a Drafting Intern and become an important part of our NPPD story.  We are proud of our history, powering every corner of Nebraska, every day, for half a century.  We recognize that it takes a diverse group of individuals to move forward in the rapidly changing energy industry, and now is the time to power our own transformation.  Come with us on our journey, walking alongside teammates and our customers, leading the way in providing safe, reliable, sustainable energy for all Nebraskans, all while protecting our environment, powering our lives, and realizing our dreams. That’s NPPD…the Power of People.

 

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Position Summary

 

Nebraska Public Power District is looking for an Electrical, Mechanical, Structural, Architectural, or Civil drafting student to work with and assist other experienced drafting staff in the Drafting Department at the Columbus General Office. The Drafting department at NPPD is responsible for creating and revising drawings of low to moderate complexity utilizing CAD applications (AutoCAD and or 3D drafting software), personal computers, and plotters.  Applicants will possess an ability to comprehend technical mark-ups, engineering data, and a variety of computer application requirements, and will accurately apply designs to standard drawing layouts and metadata to computer applications. 

Education, Training and Experience

 

The intern must be enrolled in an accredited two-year or four-year college/university carrying a minimum of 12 semester units/credits or 8 quarter units with freshman, sophomore, junior or senior standing with a desire to pursue a career in the field of drafting.  Incumbent must have successfully completed the first semester of college in the civil, structural, mechanical, architectural or in a related Drafting/Technical field preferably utilizing AutoCAD and or 3D Drafting software.

Licenses and/or Certifications

 

None required.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

 

Create and revise drawings utilizing Computer-Aided Design (CAD) applications (AutoCAD or 3D drafting software), personal computers, engravers and plotters. Comprehend technical mark-ups, engineering data, and a variety of computer application requirements. Accurately apply designs to standard drawing layouts and metadata to computer applications. Provide support for CAD System Technical Analyst as needed.

 

Research drawing information, vendor and material resources within and outside NPPD to acquire accurate drawing information. Obtain and record facility information through facility inspections. Ensure drawings accurately reflect facility infrastructure. Assist the Drafting Structural/Civil Group upon request.

Accountable for other duties as assigned.

Core Competencies

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

 

Salary Information - $17.63 - $20.35 per hour (based on college program completion level)

 

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.

 

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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