OAC EXTERNAL POSITION POSTING

DATES POSTED: 11/06 - 11/21/2026

Job Title: Intern - Plant Engineering Starting Wage: $ 23.00

Department: Plant Engineering Location:

7350 World Communications Drive

Omaha, Nebraska

Schedule: Part-Time Shift: M-F; 1st Shift

Position Summary

Under direct supervision, provide daily project support to Plant Engineering, which includes data entry, scanning, filing of documents, reviewing engineering drawings, drafting of engineering documents, field visits, and other special projects as assigned. Accuracy and attention to detail are critical skills and must be a part of daily activities.

Education

Required - Completed a minimum of one (1) year of college level coursework, preferably in civil or mechanical engineering, construction management, or a closely related or technical field of study. Must be currently enrolled in a relevant undergraduate program or if a recent graduate, must be pursuing post graduate hours.

Minimum Requirements

Preferred - Experience with CAD.

Licenses, Certifications and/or Testing

Required - Have and maintain a valid driver's license Upon Hire

Required - Employee(s) in this position are covered under the Department of Transportation Drug and Alcohol testing provisions. This includes post-offer, random, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, follow-up, and return to duty testing. Upon Hire

Required - Pre-employment Background Check & Drug Screen Upon Hire

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Proficiency with personal computers, tablets, and/or other electronic devices to include familiarity with, but not limited to, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word) and enterprise wide software (e.g., SAP).

Ability to learn new or upgraded computer software as required.

Exceptional organizational skills including ability to prioritize work, handle multiple tasks, and adapt quickly to changing work demands and interruptions.

Must exhibit good analytical ability.

Ability to work independently on a consistent basis is preferred.

Efficient written and verbal communication skills, in English, to assist internal and external customers, co-workers and management professionally, regardless of provocation.

Essential Functions

Review As-Built drawings for water and gas projects and assist in the development of drawings for proposed projects.

Process various records and drawings as needed.

Inspect contracted work and generate associated reports.

Assist with transfer of documents to permanent electronic storage.

Assist with miscellaneous special projects as needed.

Perform field visits and construction observations and document findings with assistance from other Plant Engineers.

Required for All Jobs

Perform a variety of other duties as assigned

Understand and comply with all District policies and procedures

Physical Demands

Stationary Position - Occasionally

Move/Traverse - Occasionally

Stationary Position/Seated - Frequently

Transport/Lifting - Rarely

Transport/Carrying - Rarely

Exerting Force/Pushing - Rarely

Exerting Force/Pulling - Rarely

Ascend/Descend - Occasionally

Balancing - Rarely

Position Self/Stooping - Rarely

Position Self/Kneeling - Rarely

Position Self/Crouching - Rarely

Position Self/Crawling - Rarely

Reaching - Rarely

Handling - Occasionally

Grasping - Occasionally

Feeling - Rarely

Communicate/Talking - Frequently

Communicate/Hearing - Frequently

Repetitive Motions - Occasionally

Coordination - Occasionally

Physical and Environmental Requirements

Combination: Work may be performed in an office setting amid normal conditions of dust, odors, fumes, office lighting and noises, but field/plant visits are required.

*Please ensure the application is filled out thoroughly to be considered for this position

An Equal Opportunity Employer "Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation"

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Intern - Plant Engineering