CO-OP/Intern, Engineering

Located in Lincoln, Nebraska, LES is customer-owned and is one of the nation’s leading utility companies. We are recognized for low costs, unmatched reliability, financial stability, cutting-edge innovation, environmental stewardship, and community engagement. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional customer service while fostering a culture that celebrates passion, talent, and high standards. If you're not just looking for a job but a fulfilling career in a workplace that values excellence, the environment, and the community we call home, LES might just be the perfect fit for you. Join us and power a brighter future!

- LES is interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States.

- LES is unable to sponsor employment-based immigrant or non-immigrant visas.

- This is not a remote position and requires residency within a reasonable commuting distance to LES in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Job Title

CO-OP/Intern, Engineering

Employment Type

Starting Pay Range

Posting Date

Part-time

$22.31 - $27.89

09/19/2025

Employment Classification

Division

Closing Date

Temporary

Energy Delivery

10/06/2025

ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY

This posting will be used to fill multiple Electrical Engineering CO-OP positions focusing in the areas of System Planning, Distribution, Design, and Substation Engineering at LES. As an LES intern you will have the opportunity to work with and learn from a variety of people who play a role in keeping the power grid running, while having hands on experience in how electricity is utilized and managed. LES is a company that values passion, the environment, and the community in which we live. If you are a driven individual join LES as an intern today!

This is not a remote position and requires residency within reasonable commuting distance to LES in Lincoln, Nebraska daily.

JOB SUMMARY

Under direct supervision, provides professional engineering support in the areas of assignment while learning the specifics of working in a utility setting. Specific duties may include research, testing equipment, and assisting engineers with projects. When directed, develop, monitor, and maintain projects status and schedules, as authorized by management. Develop knowledge and skills needed to complete assigned projects on time, efficiently, and safely.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Initiative – Seeking an individual who takes action without being prompted; handles problems independently; able to resolve issues without relying on extensive help from others; does more than is expected or asked.

Accountability – This position requires an individual who holds self and others responsible for goals, outcomes, deadlines, and objectives and follows through on commitments. Takes accountability for delivering on commitments; owns mistakes and uses them as opportunities for learning and development.

Detail Orientation – The ideal candidate pays close attention in order to ensure that tasks, products, and services are as close to perfect as possible.

PRIMARY ESSENTIAL DUTIES

- Researches new technologies for application to the department.

- Writes or presents results of research highlighting the pros and cons of equipment from applicable vendors. Writes supporting reports and complete special projects which will require researching, analyzing, and interpreting many different types of reference material which address current or proposed projects.

- Collaborates with staff and management to identify applicable operating and engineering requirements.

- Assists staff on major projects for partial or complete sections of the project including routine design calculations, justification or specifications.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Working on Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or related field.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Valid driver’s license

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