What NPPD Provides

The opportunity to combine your academic studies with an occupation-related, work experience that prepares you for the world of work and the rewards of a career.

What You Receive

• Real-world situations that allow you to apply theories and concepts learned in the classroom
• Practical, essential, professional technological and personal skills that will help you achieve your goals
• Realistic test-career experience
• Resume-ready skills from a respected organization
• A competitive edge in today’s job market

NPPD’s Co-op Program

Co-op opportunities are generally geared toward technical positions (e.g. engineering). Upon selection, the co-op engineering student will work for NPPD a semester and a summer. The student will be given increasingly challenging work in his/her career field, working alongside experienced professionals. Students may be hired to work more than one co-op session during their college career.

Benefits

• Vacation / Paid Holidays
• Paid Medical Leave
• Hospital-Medical / Dental
• Prescription Drug Plan
• Vision Care Plan
• Life Insurance
• Assistance with living expenses

NPPD’s Internship Program

An internship may be a summer program, a semester, or a year-long program. Internships are typically project-based and are open to qualified students who meet certain minimum requirements.

Student interns perform work within their fields of study to enhance their knowledge through practical experience. College credit may apply to some internships.

NPPD Locations

Locations for co-op and internship opportunities vary from year to year. There are a variety of power plant and facility locations that may be available for co-op and internship placements in the following fields:

• Engineering
• Information Technology
• Power Plant Operations
• Customer Services
• Line & Substation Operations
• Chemistry

Testimonials

Josh		”I was both an intern and co-op student at NPPD while in school at Iowa State. I was expected to perform as afull-time engineer under the guidance of a supervisor. These opportunities gave me the freedom to test my knowledge and skills.”Josh Mechanical Engineer
Katelyn		“I was placed in the fire protection area while being aco-op engineering student at Kansas State. I liked the experience and the company so much, I decided to come back and work for the company full time after graduating.”Katelyn Fire Protection Engineer
Nadja		“After doing an eight-month co-op at Cooper Nuclear Station, I came back full time because I really loved working here. I fell in love with the area as well as the people.”Nadja Mechanical Engineer
Marshall		“I was a co-op student in 1998 while a student at UNL. As a supervisor, I like to bring in co-op students because they are very eager and and often bring new ideas to the group.”Marshall Electrical Engineering Supervisor
Mitch		“My first day in as a co-op, I was treated with respect. You’re given training and knowledge the first day you walk in the door.”Mitch Apprentice Line Technician