Utility Line Intern

Omaha Public Power District

The Role

Overview

Seasonal summer utility line internship assisting technicians, $21.53/hr.

Requirements

  • climbing
  • heavy lifting
  • all weather
  • line degree
  • gpa 2.5
  • class a cdl

What You Bring

-Must be able to climb poles. Must be able to lift 50 pounds and perform heavy construction work on a daily basis. Must be able to work in all types of weather conditions -Must be part of an approved two-year line degree program and be qualified for an internship -Minimum GPA of 2.5 -Must include Class A CDL and be recommended for an internship by their school

The Company

About Omaha Public Power District

-Operates across Omaha and 13 surrounding counties, providing electricity through a diverse mix of generation methods. -Runs coal, natural gas, fuel oil, wind, solar, landfill gas, and hydroelectric facilities, with ongoing expansion adding renewables and efficient gas turbines. -The Fort Calhoun Nuclear Generating Station was historically managed from 1973 until its shutdown in late 2016. -Key projects include the Cass County and Turtle Creek gas turbine expansions, Platteview Solar, and major wind PPAs. -Integrates innovative grid upgrades such as storm resiliency programs, transmission line hardening, and a modern mobile app for outage updates. -Operates in Nebraska, where all electric utilities are publicly owned and governed by an elected board. -Has navigated major weather crises, including Missouri River floods and record-breaking storms, showcasing operational resilience and rapid response.

Sector Specialisms

Energy

Renewable Energy

Solar

Wind

Hydroelectric

Natural Gas

Coal

Nuclear

Oil

Utilities

Infrastructure

Commercial

Residential

Transmission

Electric Power Generation

Environmental Sustainability

Energy Storage

Electric System Hardening

Storm and Wind Damage Recovery

Public Power

Rate Consulting

Employee Benefit Plans

Investment Management

Utility Line Intern at Omaha Public Power District in Omaha, NE