Distribution Engineer Intern - Summer 2024
Kearney, NE, US, 68848-2170
Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) has an immediate opening for a Distribution Engineer Intern - Summer 2024 located at Kearney Operations Center in Kearney, Nebraska. Position closes January 30, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. Central Time or once filled.
Position Summary
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 2024 summer session (May through July/August 2024).
The work location is Kearney, Nebraska. At a minimum, the student must be finishing their sophomore year of college.
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 2024 summer session (May through July/August 2024).
Licenses and/or Certifications
Not applicable
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Sub transmission/Distribution Planning job duties may include the following: Evaluate impact of net metering distributed generation sites. Utilizing advanced distribution software (SynerGi) to model the system, Engineer will provide fuse coordination recommendations, voltage regulation settings, capacitor bank location/sizes, and conductor sizing for new load to Operations and Engineering. Advanced duties would include training and implementation of recloser settings and documentation within ASPEN database.
Accountable for other duties as assigned.
Core Competencies
Salary Information - Nebraska Public Power District offers a competitive starting salary with opportunities for growth.
| Engineer Intern - Sophomore | $23.47 per hour |
| Engineer Intern - Junior | $25.27 per hour |
| Engineer Intern - Senior | $27.08 per hour |
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