Resource & Transmission Planning Engineer

Company Overview

Located in Lincoln, Nebraska, LES is customer‑owned and is one of the nation’s leading utility companies. We are recognized for low costs, unmatched reliability, financial stability, cutting‑edge innovation, environmental stewardship, and community engagement. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional customer service while fostering a culture that celebrates passion, talent, and high standards. If you’re not just looking for a job but a fulfilling career in a workplace that values excellence, the environment, and the community we call home, LES might just be the perfect fit for you.

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• LES is interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States.
• LES is unable to sponsor employment‑based immigrant or non‑immigrant visas.
• This is not a remote position and requires residency within a reasonable commuting distance to LES in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Position: Resource & Transmission Planning Engineer – Power Supply Division

Employment Classification: Regular

Division: Power Supply

Posting Date: 7/2/2026

Closing Date: 7/16/2026

Pay Range: $81,166.00 – $

This position will perform duties in the Resource & Transmission Planning department of the Power Supply division. The department’s primary responsibilities consist of planning for the utility’s future generating resource needs and the transmission system modifications required to serve both those resources and the LES service area.

Typical tasks include:

• Analysis of the LES and regional transmission system.
• Ongoing coordination and participation in regional transmission planning efforts.
• Recommendations for future transmission system additions and/or modifications.
• Continuous evaluation of new generation and load management technologies.
• Acquiring and administering renewable energy power sources.
• Tracking the performance of LES’ individual generating resources and making recommendations for optimizing the overall generation portfolio.

• Engineer ($81,166 – $101,458):
  Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.
• Engineer III ($93,342 – $116,678):
  Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and at least three years of progressive engineering experience in the area of assignment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.
• Senior Engineer ($107,342 – $134,178):
  Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and at least six years of progressive engineering experience in the area of assignment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.

• Provide professional engineering support in area of assignment. Specific responsibilities include developing planning case studies and conducting engineering analysis, leading projects and/or studies for area of assignment with minimal guidance.
• Complete various reports including economic, system analysis, technical, etc.
• Perform engineering and technical work related to the planning of future facilities, developments, and/or programs in assigned area of responsibility.
• Serve on various committees and attend meetings, public events, and speaking engagements.
• Provide background information and documentation for management consideration on assigned projects and technical matters involving engineering theories, concepts, and principles.

Seeking a candidate who holds self and others responsible for goals, outcomes, deadlines, and objectives and follows through on commitments. Takes accountability for delivering on commitments; owns mistakes and uses them as opportunities for learning and development.

The successful candidate maintains a positive attitude in the face of change; appropriately adjusts behavior and activities to changing conditions.

The ideal candidate expresses ideas and information in a clear and concise manner, whether verbally, written, or other means; tailors message to fit the interests and needs of the audience; delivers information in a manner that is interesting and compelling.

Keeps technical skills current; effectively applies specialized knowledge and skills to perform work tasks; understands and masters the technical skills, knowledge, and tasks associated with their job; shares technical expertise with others.

• Valid driver’s license

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