**Electrical Engineer I/II/III/IV - Production** North Platte, NE, US, 69103-0310 **Electrical Engineer I/II/III/IV - Production** **Salary Range -** $6,638 -$12,512 **Location -** North Platte, NE North Platte Office **Employment Type:** Full-Time **Posting Date: February 10, 2025** **Closing Date: December 31, 2025 or until filled** ​ **Nebraska Public Power District is hiring** ! Join our team as a Electrical Engineer I/II/III/IV - Production and become an important part of our NPPD story.  We are proud of our history, powering every corner of Nebraska, every day, for half a century.  We recognize that it takes a diverse group of individuals to move forward in the rapidly changing energy industry, and now is the time to power our own transformation.  Come with us on our journey, walking alongside teammates and our customers, leading the way in providing safe, reliable, sustainable energy for all Nebraskans, all while protecting our environment, powering our lives, and realizing our dreams. That’s NPPD…the Power of People. Get to know us more here (https://www.nppd.com/about-us/our-values) . **Position Summary** The Water Systems/Renewable Energy/Engineering team at North Platte has responsibilities that support safely monitoring, maintaining, and operating the FERC regulated Sutherland Project. The project includes reservoirs, cooling water and generation canals for Gerald Gentleman Station and the North Platte Hydro. This includes dams, embankments, diversion structures and other hydraulic control structures. There are also irrigation canals and laterals further downstream that include similar structures. Additionally, this team supports generation at the North Platte Hydro, Kearney Hydro, Canaday Station, and the Ainsworth Wind Generation facility. This position will support all areas mentioned above and have a strong focus on large projects that are identified in the long-range plan. Working with consultant engineers, developing project designs and plans, project management, construction management, and troubleshooting are also required functions of this position. **Education, Training and Experience** **Engineer Level I & II:** Bachelor of science degree or higher in Electrical 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 Electrical 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 Electrical Engineering from an Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited university or college and Professional Engineering license obtained by accredited examination preferred. A minimum of 10 years of relevant engineering experience required. **Licenses and/or Certifications** Not Applicable **Essential Duties & Responsibilities** 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. Performs a variety of specific tasks within each of the primary responsibilities: general understanding of the process involved, of the electric utility industry, and of economic/accounting principles; ability to manage personal performance; prepare design calculations; obtain field data; utilize drawings; develop design requirements; develop drawings and material lists; develop request for quotations; coordinate with procurement departments; and develop cost estimates. Modification or new design project activities and associated skills which are required to design and implement new construction projects or modifications to existing equipment or systems. Support Operations and Maintenance activities and associated skills which are required to provide technical support to the operation and maintenance of existing equipment or systems; troubleshooting, inspection, and testing performance. **_Accountable for other duties as assigned._** **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. **Engineer Level I -** Exempt Pay Grade 12: $6,638-$8,384 monthly **Engineer Level II -** Exempt Pay Grade 13: $7,445-$9,404 monthly **Engineer Level III -** Exempt Pay Grade 14: $8,466-$10,904 monthly **Engineer Level IV -** Exempt Pay Grade 15: $9,715-$12,512 monthly **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_** We are an Equal Opportunity Employer who values the contributions of its diverse work force. We are only legally able to hire persons who are 1) a United States citizen or national, 2) a lawful permanent resident of the United States, or 3) an alien legally authorized to work in the United States. **Benefits** Customers around the state know what to expect from NPPD — quality, reliability and performance excellence. Our values also extend to the way we take care of our employees and their families. We remain on the leading edge by providing competitive benefits that respond to the diverse lifestyles of our people in an ever-changing world. **Salary** Nebraska Public Power District offers a competitive starting salary with opportunities for growth. In addition to the base salary listed in posting, 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. **Retirement Savings** NPPD employees may participate in two retirement plan options – a 401(k) plan and a 457(b) plan. Both plans allow for pre-tax or Roth contributions. After the first six months of employment, the 401(k) plan includes a generous matching contribution from NPPD. The five-year vesting period begins on an employee’s hire date. Our retired employees are eligible for retiree healthcare benefits as well as a life benefit paid out to designated beneficiaries upon their passing. **Health & Wellness** At NPPD, we care about the health and wellness of our employees. We offer new teammates two competitive hospital / medical plan options to fit their lifestyle and family needs. We also make an annual contribution to employee Health Savings Accounts, which can be used to offset out-of-pocket expenses. Employees and their spouse are invited to participate in a variety of wellness initiatives offered throughout the year as a way to enhance their wellness, reduce health risks and promote healthy lifestyles. **Other Benefits** Employees earn vacation on a schedule commensurate with their years of service. We also offer paid holidays as well as personal and family medical leave, including birth mother recovery leave and parental child bonding leave. All full-time employees receive a life insurance policy equivalent to two times the participant's annual salary at no cost to the employee. NPPD also offers dental and vision insurance as well as personal accident, accidental death and dismemberment, critical illness, hospital indemnity, long-term care, pre-paid legal/identity theft, and short-and long-term disability insurance plans. Additional benefits include college tuition reimbursement, relocation assistance and complimentary access to an Employee Assistance Program.