Entry Level Engineering Technician Jobs in Nebraska

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.

Engineering Specialist Level IV to Level V is considered a progression and is approved by the appropriate manager. This Engineering Specialist position(s) is managed under the Non-Nuclear Engineering Technician Career Path.

Assignments are designed to develop general knowledge of professional engineering practice in the electric utility industry and introduce customer/supplier communication skills.

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. Civil 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 Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited university or college or Professional Engineering license obtained by accredited examination. Civil 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 Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited university or college or Professional Engineering license obtained by accredited examination. Civil Engineering discipline preferred. A minimum of 10 years of engineering experience required.

Specialist: Associate Degree required. Experience in Civil 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.

Engineer Level I:

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.

Engineer Level II:

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.

Engineer Level III:

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.

Engineer Level IV:

Applies intensive and diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices and has full technical responsibility for interpreting, organizing, and executing assignments. Assignments designed to enhance knowledge of the energy industry and strategic planning skills for technical issues.

Engineering Specialist (Level IV):

A fully competent specialist with a broad knowledge of engineering support within a specific discipline. Assignments are designed to develop engineering skills within a discipline and to introduce project management skills.

Engineering Specialist (Level V):

A fully competent specialist with a broad knowledge of engineering within the specific discipline with expertise in specific areas of past assignments.  Assignments designed to increase areas of expertise within the discipline, to develop a general knowledge of other engineering disciplines, and develop project management skills.