Substations Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

Nebraska Public Power District; Columbus (NE); On-site; USD 38,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Job summary

Nebraska Public Power District in Columbus, Nebraska is seeking an Engineering Intern - Substations for Summer 2027. The internship supports the Distribution Lines Department on substation design and related engineering tasks under the guidance of the Engineering Supervisor - Substations.

The position targets undergraduate civil, mechanical, or electrical engineering students (sophomore year or higher) and runs May through August 2027.

Qualifications

• Pursuing civil, mechanical, or electrical engineering degree.
• Must be finishing sophomore year of college.
• Intern position available to undergraduate students only.

Responsibilities

• Assist with substation configurations and equipment selection (Autotransformers, Power Transformers, PCB, MODs, Capacitor Banks, Wave Traps, Switchgear, Buswork).
• Assist with designing foundations, ground grids, and conduit plans.
• Create site grading plans and perform structural support analysis for various elements.
• Accountable for other duties as assigned.

Skills

Civil engineering basics

Electrical engineering basics

Mechanical engineering basics

Education

Pursuing Civil/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering degree

Undergraduate sophomore or higher

Tools

Job description

Nebraska Public Power District in Columbus, Nebraska is seeking an Engineering Intern - Substations for Summer 2027. The internship supports the Distribution Lines Department on substation design and related engineering tasks under the guidance of the Engineering Supervisor - Substations.

The position targets undergraduate civil, mechanical, or electrical engineering students (sophomore year or higher) and runs May through August 2027.