Engineer I​/II​/III​/IV or Engineering Specialist IV​/V - Production

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Sutherland, NE, US,

Salary Range - $6,638 - $12,512
Location - Sutherland, NE Gerald Gentleman Station
Posting Date
:
April 30, 2026
Closing Date
:
December 31, 2026 or until filled

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

Engineer Level I & II: 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. Electrical or Mechanical Engineering discipline preferred. 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 engineering from an ABET accredited university or college or Professional Engineering license obtained by accredited examination. Electrical or Mechanical Engineering discipline preferred. 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 engineering from an ABET accredited university or college or Professional Engineering license obtained by accredited examination. Electrical or Mechanical Engineering discipline preferred. A minimum of 10 years of power plant engineering experience required.

Specialist: Associate Degree required. Experience in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering preferred. Training and experience requirements fall under the umbrella of NPPD's Non‑Nuclear Engineering Technician Career Path. Specific requirements for Engineering Specialist (Level IV and V) are specified in the career path standard.

Not Applicable

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.

Perform tasks of limited and specific scope under the direction of experienced personnel. 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.

Judgment is required on details of work such as correlating data and recognizing discrepancies in results. Communicates with customers and suppliers as needed.

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. Work generally requires a broad range of knowledge within the specific engineering discipline with expertise in numerous…