V - Production

Nebraska Public Power District•North Platte, NE

58d•$6,638 - $12,512•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for an engineering role within the Non-Nuclear Engineering Career Path at Nebraska Public Power District. The role involves developing general knowledge of professional engineering practice in the electric utility industry and introducing customer/supplier communication skills. The position is managed under the Non-Nuclear Engineering Career Path, with progression approved by management. Assignments are designed to develop engineering skills and introduce project management. The company emphasizes safety, innovation, growth, and employee satisfaction, offering opportunities for career advancement and professional development within a supportive community.

Requirements

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.
Civil Engineering discipline preferred.
Associate Degree required (for Specialist roles).
Experience in Civil Engineering preferred (for Specialist roles).
A minimum of 10 years of power plant engineering experience required (for Engineer Level IV).

Nice To Haves

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 (for Engineer Level I).
Second level position with assignments designed to develop competent technical knowledge within an engineering discipline, develop customer relations skills, and introduce project management skills (for Engineer Level II).
A fully competent engineer in conventional aspects within the specific discipline with expertise in specific areas of past assignments (for Engineer Level III).
Assignments designed to expand the areas of expertise within the discipline, develop project management skills, and develop a general knowledge of other disciplines (for Engineer Level III).
Training and experience requirements fall under the umbrella of NPPD's Non-Nuclear Engineering Technician Career Path (for Specialist roles).
Specific requirements for Engineering Specialist (Level IV and V) are specified in the career path standard.

Responsibilities

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.
Communicates with customers and suppliers as directed by supervision.
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.
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.
Applies intensive and diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices and has full technical responsibility for interpreting, organizing, and executing assignments.
Assignments designed to enhance knowledge of the energy industry and strategic planning skills for technical issues.
A fully competent specialist with a broad knowledge of engineering support within a specific discipline.
Assignments are designed to develop engineering skills within a discipline and to introduce project management skills.
Assignments designed to increase areas of expertise within the discipline, to develop a general knowledge of other engineering disciplines, and develop project management skills.