Engineer I​/II​/III​/IV - Production

Engineer I/II/III/IV - Production

Salary Range - $6,638 - $12,512
Location - Sutherland, NE Gerald Gentleman Station
Posting Date: February 10, 2026
Closing Date: February 24, 2026

Are you hard-working and eager to make a meaningful impact in the ever-emerging energy industry? Come join us!

By joining the Nebraska Public Power District team, you’re becoming part of a close-knit community that embodies the values and traditions of the state. More than generating and delivering power, we empower our employees to thrive both personally and professionally. With safety at the helm, we have created a supportive and inclusive work environment that fosters innovation and growth. Here, you’re not just an employee;

you're a valued member of a family that respects and supports each other.

Our power grid has been consistently ranked one of the most reliable and resilient, but our reputation for excellence extends beyond our customer service to our employee satisfaction. Many of our team members have built lifelong careers here, advancing through the ranks thanks to our robust training programs and opportunities for professional development. With us, you’ll find a place where your efforts are recognized and rewarded, where you’re making a deep impact on the communities around you, and where you can truly power a career that you can be proud of.

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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.

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:

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.

Engineer

Engineer Level I to Level IV is considered a progression and is approved by the appropriate manager.

Engineer Level I:

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited college/university is required OR Professional Engineering License and Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from a Non-ABET accredited school is required.

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.

Engineer Level II:

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited university or college OR Professional Engineering License obtained by accredited examination.

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's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from an 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 in engineering from an ABET accredited university or college or Professional Engineering License obtained by an accredited examination.

Demonstrated high level of technical competence in discipline with general knowledge of other disciplines. Project engineering skills in coordinating…