Career and Apprenticeship Opportunities
Work that makes a difference. From delivering electric, water, and wastewater services to a fast-paced, growing community to stewarding conservation projects and innovation at the forefront of the utility industry — at NBU, your job means something special to you and those we serve.
If you are interested in a rewarding and challenging career, we encourage you to apply to join the NBU team.
Current Job Postings:
| Job Opening | Starting Salary | Application | Closing Date |
| Water Line Tech I | $16.76/hr | Water Line Tech I | Open Until Filled |
| Water & Wastewater Systems SCADA Integrator Intern | $16.34/hr | Water & Wastewater Systems SCADA Integrator Intern | Open Until Filled |
| Board Technical Writer | $23.20/hr | Board Technical Writer | Open Until Filled |
| Applications Support Supervisor | $73,998.60/Annually | Applications Support Supervisor | Open Until Filled |
| Facilities Maintenance Tech I | $15.88/hr | Facilities Maintenance Tech I | Open Until Filled |
| Groundsman | $19.00/hr | Groundsman | Open Until Filled |
| Director of Business Planning | Commensurate with Experience | Director of Business Planning | Open Until Filled |
| Plant Operator I (Wastewater) | $18.38/hr | Plant Operator I (Wastewater) | Open Until Filled |
| GIS Intern | $16.67/hr | GIS Intern | Open Until Filled |
| Customer Service Cashier | $16.67/hr | Customer Service Cashier | Open Until March 3, 2021 |
| Headwaters at the Comal Program Coordinator Intern | $16.67/hr | Headwaters at the Comal Program Coordinator Intern | Open Until Filled |
Electric Lineman Apprenticeship Program
New Braunfels Utilities offers an Electric Lineman Apprentice Program and training. The NBU Electric Lineman Apprentice Program is certified by the Department of Labor and provides a four-year progressive training platform that includes both on-the-job training and classroom/online learning courses.
To qualify, you must have:
- A high school diploma or GED
- A current Class “A” CDL
- Completed a Pole Climbing Course from a certified agency
- One to three years of experience
Help ensure our community has reliable and efficient electric services 24/7.
Pre-apprenticeship Training Program
Groundsmen are hired at an entry-level and are provided the opportunity to obtain the qualifications stated above. All candidates, internal or external, considered for admission must demonstrate a range of skills and abilities to be accepted in the Apprenticeship Program.