Telecommunications Engineering Intern

Telecommunications Engineering Intern - Summer 2026 

Salary Range - $ $28.72 per hour (based on undergrad completion level)

Location - York, NE; York Operations Center 
Employment Type: Temporary, Summer 2026

Posting Date:  11/5/2025
Closing Date:  12/5/2025

Are you hard-working and eager to make a meaningful impact in the ever-emerging energy industry? Come join us

By joining the Nebraska Public Power District team, you're becoming part of a close-knit community that embodies the values and traditions of the state. More than generating and delivering power, we empower our employees to thrive both personally and professionally. With safety at the helm, we have created a supportive and inclusive work environment that fosters innovation and growth. Here, you're not just an employee; you're a valued member of a family that respects and supports each other.

Our power grid has been consistently ranked one of the most reliable and resilient, but our reputation for excellence extends beyond our customer service to our employee satisfaction. Many of our team members have built lifelong careers here, advancing through the ranks thanks to our robust training programs and opportunities for professional development. With us, you'll find a place where your efforts are recognized and rewarded, where you're making a deep impact on the communities around you, and where you can truly power a career that you can be proud of.
 

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Position Summary

Nebraska Public Power District is looking for an electrical engineering student to work with and assist other experienced Telecom engineering staff in evaluations, functional analysis, compatibility analysis, design, security, testing, deployment, planning, and project coordination for existing and new Telecommunications and IT products. The position provides an introduction to engineering technical support, project engineering and development, strategic planning, engineering analysis, maintenance and operational support, and engineering design.

Education, Training and Experience

The student must be working toward an associate or bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field. The intern must be enrolled in an accredited two-year or four-year college/university carrying a minimum of 12 credit hours with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and have completed a minimum of 1 year of college credit. 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

Participates in and assists with Engineering Studies, Modification or New Design Projects, Operations and Maintenance Support - Performance of a variety of specific tasks within each of the primary responsibility areas to gain and demonstrate a general understanding of the process involved, a general understanding of the electric utility industry, the ability to manage personal performance, a general understanding of economic/accounting principles, and an ability to complete single task assignments with supervision, prepare design calculations, obtain field data, utilize drawings, develop design requirements, prepare design calculations, and develop drawings and material lists.

Research and develop work packages to install, configure, and enhance the District's Telecommunications networks. Work may include data networking (routers/switches/firewalls), transport equipment (fiber optics/point-to-point wireless), substation communications needs, and/or backup battery systems. Learn about and develop further knowledge in the operations, maintenance, and monitoring needs of the networks the District supports.

Accountable for other duties as assigned.
Core Competencies
Customer Focus Employees & Teamwork/Diversity & Inclusion Integrity/Excellence Public Service/Environmental Stewardship Safety

Salary Range: $ $28.72 per hour (based on undergrad completion level)

Travel Required:   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

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