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Land Surveying Intern

Columbus, NE, US, 68602-0499

 

Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) has an immediate opening for a Land Surveying Intern located at the Columbus General Office in Columbus, Nebraska.  Position closes May 6, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Central Time. This position can support up to 20-30 hours per week during the school year, depending on student availability, and 40 hours per week when school is not in session.

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Position Summary

 

The Land Surveying Intern assists in conducting surveys and collecting field data for use in the engineering design and monitoring of NPPD facilities in addition to providing construction staking for various projects. The intern also assists in generating drawings, maps, plats, and legal documents, and assists in performing the computation of survey data to support design criteria. This position requires occasional overnight travel to be discussed during the interview process.

Education, Training and Experience

 

The intern must be enrolled in an accredited two‑year or four‑year college/university in a Land Surveying degree program carrying a minimum of 12 semester units or eight quarter units with freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior standing must maintain enrollment throughout the internship. The internship/training must be in the student's field of study. College credit may apply to some internships.

Licenses and/or Certifications

 

None required

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

 

Assist in providing field staking for various types of construction projects such as electric line installation or substation grading and footings, water system/renewable energy facilities, power plant facilities, and other District owned facilities including telecommunications or natural gas line.

 

Assist in conducting surveys to monitor various equipment and other NPPD facilities throughout the state.

 

Provide support to accurately compile field data, prepare survey notes, and process and compute field data to be used in cross-sections, plan and profiles, contour maps (including digital surface models), plats, or monitoring data reports as necessary to support customer needs. 

 

Assist in compiling survey record research including section corner abstract information and limited title research.

 

Assist with surveying properties with existing and proposed facilities to generate maps, survey plats, and legal descriptions.

 

Assist in conducting monitoring surveys and compiling reports and maps. Assist in using precision survey equipment for power plant, substation, and water systems/renewable energy facility monitoring surveys.

 

Provide assistance for alignment and elevation control surveys, including the use of precision survey equipment, for power plant, substation and water systems/renewable energy facilities.

 

Assist in conducting ground-based 3D scan surveys for facility mapping (including preliminary surveys), identifying manufacturer design defects, electrical line clearance and sag checks, and as-builts. Establish survey control and ensure all data is survey quality.

 

Assist in conducting Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) photogrammetry and LiDAR surveys for facility mapping (including preliminary surveys), electrical line clearance & sag checks, and as-builts. UAV pilot must have a current FAA (Part 107) Remote Pilot Certificate and ensure all operations are conducted safely and in compliance with applicable rules and laws. Assist in conducting mission planning and obtain airspace authorization. Assist in establishing survey control and ensure all data is survey quality.

 

Assist in providing technical support to other District business units using survey equipment.

 

Assist in conducting field survey grade checks and validates substation grading is in adherence to contract documents and drawings.

 

Assist in conducting bathymetric surveys.

 

Assist in ensuring proper maintenance and repair of survey equipment.

 

Accountable for other duties as assigned.

Core Competencies

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

 

Salary Information - $18.16 - $20.96 per hour

 

Travel Required: 25% to 50% (With frequent overnight stays, more 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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