Nebraska Public Power District · 10 hours ago
Engineer I/II/III/IV or Specialist IV/V or Technician III - Production
North Platte, NE
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid, Senior Level
$6,638/mo - $8,384/moNebraska Public Power District is a close-knit community in the energy industry, dedicated to employee growth and safety. They are seeking engineers and technicians at various levels to support their electric utility operations, focusing on engineering practices and customer communication.
Electrical DistributionElectronicsGovernment
No H1B
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
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
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
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
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 technician in utility design, equipment database maintenance, operations, drawing preparation, review, and update
Assignments are designed to develop engineering support skills within a discipline
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
A fully competent specialist with a broad knowledge of engineering within the specific discipline with expertise in specific areas of past assignments
Assignments designed to increase areas of expertise within the discipline, to develop a general knowledge of other engineering disciplines, and develop project management skills
Accountable for other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
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
A minimum of 10 years of power plant engineering experience required for Engineer Level IV
Associate Degree required for Technician/Specialist positions
Experience in Civil Engineering preferred for Technician/Specialist positions
Training and experience requirements fall under the umbrella of NPPD's Non-Nuclear Engineering Technician Career Path
Preferred
Civil Engineering discipline preferred for Engineer Levels I, II, III, and IV
Experience in Civil Engineering preferred for Technician/Specialist positions
Benefits
Medical and dental insurance
401K retirement plan
Paid holidays
Paid vacation
Paid medical
Training opportunities
Retiree healthcare benefits
Life benefit paid out to designated beneficiaries
Health Savings Accounts
Wellness initiatives
Personal and family medical leave
Birth mother recovery leave
Parental child bonding leave
Life insurance policy equivalent to two times the participant's annual salary
Dental and vision insurance
Personal accident insurance
Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Critical illness insurance
Hospital indemnity insurance
Long-term care insurance
Pre-paid legal/identity theft insurance
Short-and long-term disability insurance plans
College tuition reimbursement
Relocation assistance
Complimentary access to an Employee Assistance Program
Company
Nebraska Public Power District
Nebraska Public Power District is a government organization of Nebraska that is the largest electric utility in the state.
Founded in 1970
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Patrick Pope
CEO
Tom Kent
President & Chief Executive Officer
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