A Powerful Purpose –?Culture, innovation and a community focus contribute to NPPD’s workforce popularity

The question shouldn’t be, “Why would I want to work at NPPD?” Rather, ask, “Why would I?not?want to work at NPPD?”

There are practical explanations for why so many people who work at NPPD have spent their entire careers there and made the public power company their home away from home. And there are also emotional reasons. Passion is power at Nebraska’s largest public energy company, and NPPD is operating at maximum capacity.

Five, 10, 20, 30 years –?those are common career mileposts among NPPD’s 1,900-plus team of employees whose life journeys have led them from entry-level positions to management and leadership roles. NPPD is a place to grow on so many different levels, and workplace culture is what drives them.

A workplace bond like no other

NPPD welcomes skilled teammates of all ages, abilities, military statuses, religions and sexual orientations. It’s an inclusive atmosphere that creates a strong bond among NPPD’s family of employees.

If you’re from Nebraska, you’ve probably heard these words (and if you’re new to the state, you soon will): “Nebraska values.” What does that mean?

“We look out for each other. And we look out for our customers, too. We’re in the communities we serve. We’re a part of it. That’s where we meet our neighbors, our boyfriends and girlfriends, husbands and wives –?it’s where our kids go to school. We participate in our communities, and it’s that community mentality that thrives within NPPD,” says Justine Dvorak, Human Resources Business Partner Supervisor at NPPD.

With 1,900 jobs, there are positions for people with all sorts of backgrounds. High school graduates, military veterans, those with a college degree, and others with technical training or associate degrees.?If you’re a nurse or teacher looking for a unique opportunity, there’s probably a spot for you somewhere in NPPD’s organization, as well.?

From NPPD’s printing press and graphics department to accounting, finance, engineering, technology and everything in between – if you’re willing to learn, there are numerous training opportunities at the Nebraska Public Power District.

A job with a purpose

Simply put, NPPD is a cool place to work. That’s because the public power company is on the cutting edge of technology and innovation in the energy sector.?With solar fields, hydro plants, wind farms and a nuclear station –?the state’s largest source of emission-free electricity –?NPPD is at the forefront of renewable energy technology and is already at 60% carbon-free, on its way to Net Zero well before the 2050 target date.

Nebraska is the only state in the U.S. where every single home and business receives electric service from publicly owned utilities, such as municipal utilities, electric cooperatives or public power districts. NPPD serves all or parts of 84 of Nebraska's 93 counties. That’s nearly an entire state!

This means NPPD team members are spread across the entire state –?from Scottsbluff to North Platte and Kearney to Grand Island, Columbus, Norfolk, Brownsville, Plattsmouth and a variety of locations everywhere in between.

Fastest-growing job market

According to the U.S. Department of Energy, the?energy sector is seeing the largest growth in new hires –?with a 4% increase in job growth from 2020 to 2021, outpacing overall U.S. employment, which climbed to 2.8% over the same period.?

Why the rapid growth?

??Competitive salaries and benefits. Jobs at NPPD are some of the best-paying positions, and the benefits are among the nation’s best.

??Job security. The energy field is a?stable profession, even in economic downturns.

??Advancement opportunities. NPPD is constantly growing and offers personal development opportunities, with clear paths to management positions.

Interested in joining the NPPD team? Visit?nppd.com/careers ?toview all the current job openings.?

About NPPD Employment

NPPD employs approximately 1,900 devoted Nebraskans who leverage their skills, talents, ideas and enthusiasm to provide customers with reliable, low-cost energy and outstanding customer service. We work together to create a dynamic, healthy and safe work environment where diversity is valued, individuals are respected and innovation and teamwork are recognized and rewarded.