EP&C Electrical Engineer (I-V)

About the position

Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) has an immediate opening for a EP&C Electrical Engineer (I-V) located at Cooper Nuclear Station in Brownville, Nebraska. Position closes 04/16/2025 at 11:59 p.m. Central Time. This position will report to the Component Programs Engineering Supervisor. Position Summary Note: Level I to Level V Engineer is considered a progression and is approved by the appropriate manager. Engineering positions are managed under the NPPD Nuclear Engineering Career Path document. Assignments are designed to develop general knowledge of professional engineering practice in the electric utility industry and introduce customer/supplier communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs tasks of limited and specific scope under the direction of experienced personnel while completing the initial ESP training program.
• Acquire knowledge of assigned components and their design and function to become a recognized subject matter expert for their assigned component groups.
• Monitor, trend and communicate assigned component performance, and recommend preventive maintenance to improve component reliability using state of the art technology.
• Work cross-functionally with Maintenance, Operations, and other Engineering personnel to maintain long range plan for refurbishment and replacement of assigned components.
• Be the driving force on the site for implementing new technology to improve electrical component reliability utilizing new and emerging technology.
• Provide technical basis information when required to assist Operations in determining the operability of assigned components.
• Conduct engineering studies to analyze the technical and economic feasibility of new construction projects, modifications to existing systems or equipment, or changes in operation or maintenance of existing systems or equipment.
• Provide operations and maintenance support to existing equipment or systems.
• Maintain awareness of industry trends and initiatives by participating in periodic industry program owner groups for assigned components.
• Support the customers' business needs.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering or Electronic Engineering (ABET Accredited) or Professional Engineering License.
• Proficient communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, primarily Excel and Word.
• Ability to perform cost estimating and scheduling.
• Technical math and writing skills.

Benefits

• Medical and dental insurance
• 401K retirement plan
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• Paid medical
• Training opportunities