Department/Business Unit: Project Management Office (PMO) /Utility Operations Positions: Two (2) Note: Interns will be part of the Find the Why summer internship program Location: Elkhorn Ctr or Energy Plaza, Omaha, NE ¿ Hybrid (Jobsite / Remote Work) Duration/Work Term: May 2024 ¿ August 2024 (Summer) Term - Must be in place in Omaha, NE Work Schedule: Flexible hours available, 8:00am - 4:30pm, Monday through Friday, (40 hours/week) Pay: $25.06 - $30.63 As part of the Project Management Office (PMO) team, this role will have the opportunity to support and participate is a portfolio of project activities and assignments providing field and office experiences from a variety of engineering and project management/control aspects within an electric utility. The role will be exposed to project management practices, engineering design criteria, construction methodologies, and other aspects of project management and project design/execution. The individual(s) will gain understanding of different engineering disciplines and their associated roles, project management institute (PMI) concepts, and common projects within an electric utility ranging from transmission, distribution, substation and production (gas, wind, solar, battery). Specific activities may include but are not limited to shadowing PMO team members, support of project documentation, update of project dashboards, review of project scope, schedule, costs, and upkeep of various logs (delay, action, risks, lessons learned, etc. Qualifications Specific fields of study required: Engineering, project management/construction, data analytics, or finance Qualifications:
High degree of innovation, creativity, leadership, and communication skills essential.
Ability to read prints.
General engineering, finance, or project management classes
Minimum 2.5 GPA required: 3.0 GPA or higher preferred.
Sophomore Status or Higher
US Citizen or Permanent Resident
Current full-time college student pursuing engineering, project management/construction, data analytics, or finance .
Must be attending an accredited college/university.
A valid driver¿s license and reliable transportation.
Technical Ability (i.e. software):
Microsoft Office Suite of Products
Familiarity with AutoCAD, BlueBeam (PDF), SmartSheet (PM), Primavera tools
Ability to read and understand technical drawings and documents.
Closing Statement
At Omaha Public Power District , we’re passionate about three things: power, the people who make it, and the people who rely on it.
WE ARE: Where the Light Starts. OPPD is the 12th-largest public power utility in the U.S., serving over 850,000 people across 5,000 square miles and 13 counties.
WE’RE COMMITTED TO: Each other and the people we serve. This commitment drives us. We’re dedicated to providing our communities with affordable, reliable, and environmentally sensitive energy services today, tomorrow, and well into the future.
OUR JOB: To provide power with a purpose. We have real impact - on people’s lives, on the environment, and on the future of energy. We’re always looking for bright, capable people who want an opportunity to lead from where you are—wherever you are— and know that your ideas will be heard. If you want to be a source of real, positive change for the community and the people who live in this region, then working for a company acknowledged for caring about these same things is likely a priority for you as well.
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EOE: Protected Veterans/Disability
Pay: $25.06 - $30.63
How To Apply
Apply online at www.oppd.com on or before April 26, 2024 .
Recruiter: Darlene Brown - [email protected] #LI-DB
PLEASE NOTE - Your application has not been submitted unless you have applied for a specific requisition. If you have not chosen a specific opening, your application will remain in 'DRAFT' form and will not be viewed by our Human Capital staff.