Electrical Engineer I, II, III - System Protection

Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) has an immediate opening for a Electrical Engineer I, II, III - System Protection located at Columbus General Office in Columbus, Nebraska.  Position will be posted for no less than 14 days beginning on January 13, 2023 and will close February 20 at 11:59 p.m. Central Time or following the selection of a qualified candidate.  

 

Level I to Level III is considered a progression and is approved by the appropriate manager. All District engineering positions are managed under the Engineering Technical Career Path document.

 

Position provides 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, and coordinating maintenance-related projects.

 

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: 

 

System Protection: Includes specifying appropriate protection schemes, making relay recommendations, performing calculations to support relay settings, developing trip-checking procedures, calculating ground potential rise and available fault current, locating faults, analyzing system disturbances, operational support, and project management.

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

 

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited university or college is required, or Professional Engineering (PE) License and bachelor's degree in engineering from a non-ABET accredited school is required.

 

Entry-level position with assignments designed to develop a general knowledge of professional engineering practice in the electric utility industry and introduce customer/supplier communication skills.

 

Bachelor's degree in Electrical 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 relation skills, and introduce project management skills.

 

Bachelor's degree in Electrical 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.

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.

 

Performs 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 areas and general knowledge of other engineering disciplines.

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. 

Pay Grade - 

Engineer Level I: Exempt Pay Grade 12

Engineer Level II: Exempt Pay Grade 13

Engineer Level III: Exempt Pay Grade 14

 

Exempt Pay Grade 12: $6,257 - $7,903 per month

Exempt Pay Grade 13: $7,017 - $8,864 per month

Exempt Pay Grade 14: $7,980 - $10,278 per month

 

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.