Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) has an immediate opening for a Electrical/Instrument & Control/Combustion Turbine Intern - Sheldon Station located at Sheldon Station in Hallam, Nebraska. Position closes November 18th, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Central Time.
This position will report to the Electrical/I&C/Combustion Turbine Manager.
The internship’s function is to learn and mentor from experienced Electrical/I&C/CT technicians in the field for a period of time from early/mid-May to mid-August. Incumbent must have successfully completed their freshman year of school with an accredited institution majoring in Electro-Mechanical Technology, or Electrical Technology, or Electrical Construction and Control. The incumbent will perform effective electrical maintenance, testing and operation activities for Nebraska Public Power District Energy Production. Responsibilities include installation, checkout, calibration, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair and operation of electrical equipment, occasional travel, occasional overnight stays and responding to emergencies.
Incumbent will be required to complete a background check, physical, and drug screening prior to starting with the district.
Incumbents will be required to report wearing safety shoes that meet ASTM F2413-05 specifications.
Incumbent must have successfully completed their freshman year of college in the Electrical, Electro-Mechanical Technology, or Electrical Construction and Control program at an accredited college.
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Complete repair, maintenance, modifications, troubleshooting, preventive/predictive maintenance of electrical/mechanical equipment at Sheldon Station and/or all three Peaking sites.
Follow and adhere to all policies and procedures to ensure the work is completed correctly and safely
Safely plan, organize and perform both emergent and scheduled work.
Utilize work management processes.
Accountable for other duties as assigned.
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.
Typical Pay Grade Starting Salary: $28.76/hour
Travel Required: 25% to 50% (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.
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
Nebraska Public Power District is a public corporation and political subdivision of the state of Nebraska. We operate an integrated electric utility system including generation, transmission, and distribution facilities. We work in partnership with other utilities, businesses, and community leaders to serve more than 530,000 Nebraskans with retail or wholesale electric power and energy-related services. As a public power utility, we are governed by an 11-member Board of Directors, popularly elected from within our chartered territory which includes all or parts of 84 of Nebraska's 93 counties.
