What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering Intern - Sheldon Station -Summer 2027 position at Nebraska Public Power District?
Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) has an immediate opening for a Engineering Intern - Sheldon Station -Summer 2027 located at Sheldon Station in Hallam, Nebraska. Position closes November 13th at 11:59 p.m. Central Time.
This position will report to the Engineering Manger - Sheldon Station.
Position Summary
Nebraska Public Power District is seeking two engineering students to work with and assist other experienced engineering staff in the Engineering Department at Sheldon Station. Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Structural, or other relevant engineering disciplines are acceptable. The duration of the internship will be May 2027 to August 2027, based on school calendar dates.
Sheldon Station is located northeast of Hallam, Nebraska, and is a short drive from Lincoln, Nebraska. Sheldon Station consists of two (105 and 120) megawatt coal fired units, and also houses a standalone 56-megawatt dual fuel combustion turbine capable of operation on either natural gas or liquid fuel.
The Engineering Department at Sheldon Station has responsibilities including daily support for operations and maintenance, trending system performance and initiating actions to restore/improve system performance and reliability, troubleshooting off-normal system conditions, failure and root cause analysis, evaluation of proposed configuration changes, recommendations to maintain asset value, capital project management and coordination of maintenance-related projects.
Education, Training And Experience
The student must be pursuing an engineering degree from an ABET accredited college/university.
At a minimum, the student must be finishing their sophomore year of college.
Licenses and/or Certifications
N/A
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Assist Plant Engineers with equipment troubleshooting
Obtain field data
Utilize drawings and prepare drawing revisions
Update plant records
Trend equipment performance data
Research equipment/component replacement and upgrade options
Assist Plant Engineers with project field implementation and contractor oversight
Accountable for other duties as assigned.
Core Competencies
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 Range
Sophomore - $25.64/hour
Junior - $27.61/hour
Senior - $29.58/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.
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
This position will report to the Engineering Manger - Sheldon Station.
Position Summary
Nebraska Public Power District is seeking two engineering students to work with and assist other experienced engineering staff in the Engineering Department at Sheldon Station. Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Structural, or other relevant engineering disciplines are acceptable. The duration of the internship will be May 2027 to August 2027, based on school calendar dates.
Sheldon Station is located northeast of Hallam, Nebraska, and is a short drive from Lincoln, Nebraska. Sheldon Station consists of two (105 and 120) megawatt coal fired units, and also houses a standalone 56-megawatt dual fuel combustion turbine capable of operation on either natural gas or liquid fuel.
The Engineering Department at Sheldon Station has responsibilities including daily support for operations and maintenance, trending system performance and initiating actions to restore/improve system performance and reliability, troubleshooting off-normal system conditions, failure and root cause analysis, evaluation of proposed configuration changes, recommendations to maintain asset value, capital project management and coordination of maintenance-related projects.
Education, Training And Experience
The student must be pursuing an engineering degree from an ABET accredited college/university.
At a minimum, the student must be finishing their sophomore year of college.
Licenses and/or Certifications
N/A
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Assist Plant Engineers with equipment troubleshooting
Obtain field data
Utilize drawings and prepare drawing revisions
Update plant records
Trend equipment performance data
Research equipment/component replacement and upgrade options
Assist Plant Engineers with project field implementation and contractor oversight
Accountable for other duties as assigned.
Core Competencies
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 Range
Sophomore - $25.64/hour
Junior - $27.61/hour
Senior - $29.58/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.
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
Salary : $26 - $30