Engineer I/II/III/IV or Specialist IV/V or Technician III - Production

Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) has an immediate opening for an Engineer I/II/III/IV or Specialist IV/V or Technician III - Production located at Gerald Gentleman Station inSutherland, Nebraska.  Position closes December 31, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. Central Time or until filled. 

This position will report to Tony Filips, Engineering Supervisor. 

Position Summary

Engineer Level I to Level IV is considered a progression and is approved by the appropriate manager. This engineering position(s) is managed under the Non-Nuclear Engineering Career Path.

Engineering Technician Level III and Engineering Specialist Level IV to Level V is considered a progression and is approved by the appropriate manager. This Engineering Technician position(s) is managed under the Non-Nuclear Engineering Technician Career Path.

Assignments are designed to develop general knowledge of professional engineering practice in the electric utility industry and introduce customer/supplier communication skills.

In addition to the general engineering activities above, job-specific knowledge and expectations for this individual role will include: 

Plant Engineering: The incumbent has responsibilities, including daily support for Operations and Maintenance, trending system performance and initiating actions to restore/improve system performance and reliability, troubleshooting off-normal system conditions, failure and root cause analysis, evaluating proposed configuration changes, recommendations to maintain asset value, coordinating maintenance-related projects, and capital project management and implementation. 

Education, Training and Experience

Engineer Level I & II:  Bachelor of science degree or higher in engineering from an Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited university or college or Professional Engineering license obtained by accredited examination. Entry level position with assignments designed to develop general knowledge of professional engineering practice in the electric utility industry and introduce customer/supplier communication skills.  Second level position with assignments designed to develop competent technical knowledge within an engineering discipline, develop customer relations skills, and introduce project management skills.

Engineer Level III:  Bachelor of science degree or higher in engineering from an Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited university or college or Professional Engineering license obtained by accredited examination. A fully competent engineer in conventional aspects within the specific discipline with expertise in specific areas of past assignments. Assignments designed to expand the areas of expertise within the discipline, develop project management skills, and develop a general knowledge of other disciplines.

Engineer Level IV:  Bachelor of science degree or higher in engineering from an Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited university or college or Professional Engineering license obtained by accredited examination. A minimum of 10 years of power plant engineering experience required.

Technician/Specialist:  Bachelor’s Degree or higher in a STEM discipline. Training and experience requirements fall under the umbrella of NPPD's Non-Nuclear Engineering Technician Career Path. Specific requirements for Engineering Technician (Level III) and Engineering Specialist (Level IV and V) are specified in the career path standard.

Licenses and/or Certifications

None.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Engineer Level I:

Performs tasks of limited and specific scope under the direction of experienced personnel. Applies standard engineering practices and techniques, utilizing prescribed methods in carrying out a sequence of related engineering tasks. Judgment is required on details of work such as correlating data and recognizing discrepancies in results. Communicates with customers and suppliers as directed by supervision.

Engineer Level II:

Perform tasks of limited and specific scope under the direction of experienced personnel. Plans and conducts detailed phases of work in support of multiple assignments, as well as managing assignments of moderate scope. Independently selects and applies standard engineering techniques and procedures, utilizing prescribed methods in carrying out a sequence of related engineering tasks. Includes some complex features. Work requires a broad knowledge within the discipline and development of expertise in specific areas of work assignment. Judgment is required on details of work such as correlating data and recognizing discrepancies in results. Communicates with customers and suppliers as needed.

Engineer Level III:

Performs detailed development, planning, and implementation of numerous concurrent assignments of moderate scope. Performs work which includes a variety of complex features such as unique operating conditions, conflicting design requirements, unsuitability of conventional materials or methods, or difficult coordination requirements. Performs as a consultant in technical specialties to determine and assess technical and economic feasibility and soundness of proposed engineering solutions, as well as analysis of unusual operating conditions. Communicates with customers concerning needs and work status. Work generally requires a broad range of knowledge within the specific engineering discipline with expertise in numerous areas and general knowledge of other engineering disciplines.

Accountable for other duties as assigned.

Essential Duties & Responsibilties (Continued)

Subject Matter Expert – Inspections - Perform equipment condition assessments. Perform system assessments. Establish guidelines. Provide outage support. Provide subject matter expertise. Performance - Develop operating procedures. Conduct performance testing. Interpret and analyze results.

Customer Relations - Activities and associated skills which are required to support the customers' business needs. Communication - Know the customers' needs. Provide project status. Maintain effective customer contact.           

Project Development - Market yourself, the department and NPPD.

Core Competencies

Customer Focus

Employees & Teamwork/Diversity & Inclusion

Integrity/Excellence

Public Service/Environmental Stewardship

Safety

Salary Information - Nebraska Public Power District offers a competitive starting salary with opportunities for growth. In addition to the base salary range listed below, NPPD employees may also be eligible for our Annual Incentive Program (AIP) that may supplement total compensation at a level above and beyond the stated salary range.  Successful applicants will be provided more information regarding the incentive program at the time of an interview.

Typical Starting Salary Range:

$6,444 - $12,148 per month

Travel Required: Up to 25% (With no or minimal overnight stays, less than 3 per month, typically within state of Nebraska)  Travel required may fluctuate by business need. This is an estimate and will be discussed further with candidates that receive an interview.

Nebraska Public Power District offers a competitive starting salary and an excellent benefits package including medical and dental insurance, 401K retirement plan, paid holidays, paid vacation, paid medical, training opportunities and more.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact Human Resources at Nebraska Public Power District.

Nebraska Public Power District is an Equal Opportunity Employer