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Engineering Manager - Delivery

Columbus, NE, US, 68602-0499York, NE, US, 68467-0608Kearney, NE, US, 68848-2170Norfolk, NE, US, 68701-7227

Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) has an immediate opening for a Engineering Manager - Delivery located at the Columbus General Office in Columbus, NE, the Norfolk Operations Center in Norfolk, NE, the York Operations Center in York, NE or the Kearney Operations Center in Kearney, NE . Position closes January 1, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. Central Time.

This position will report to the Vice President Energy Delivery.

Position Summary

The purpose of this position is to provide counsel, direction and oversight for all engineering activities for the Delivery business unit. Ensures common approaches are followed for critical engineering functions and the various related work products reflect consistently high quality. This includes NERC Cyber Infrastructure Protection (CIP) implementation and Bulk Electric System (BES) reliability. In this capacity, the Engineering Manager will perform the responsible manager role for these standards and coordinate the efforts of the responsible individuals as required. Provides lateral integration of support for cross-cutting issues and opportunities affecting assets in all of the Delivery business unit areas. Finally, the Engineering Manager may also provide support as needed to manage special projects.

Education, Training and Experience

Bachelor of science degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited university or college. (Electrical engineering preferred with emphasis in power systems.)

A minimum of 15 years of professional-level technical experience in energy delivery is required. The total experience requirement shall include 10 years of supervisory/management responsibility. Other work experience or demonstrated performance indicating that the applicant has the skills and ability to perform the required duties of the position may be substituted in lieu of specific years of experience.

Licenses and/or Certifications

Registration as a Professional Engineer in Nebraska is required. Project Management Institute certification as a Project Management Professional is desired.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Provide management counsel, oversight, and functional work direction to the T&D Engineering Supervisors for matters related to the operation and maintenance of the delivery system and implementation of capital projects.

Focus on safety and use of sound utility practices, engineering standards and technical proficiency; ensure the systems are constructed and rebuilt on an economic, efficient, uniform, and timely basis and that uniform policies and procedures are applied throughout the District.

Establish and maintain cross-functional relationships and assign resources to effectively resolve operational, maintenance, technical, procurement, legal, financial, and regulatory problems. For capital projects, this position serves as the Energy Delivery liaison with the following entities on issues that will or could affect Energy Delivery: Corporate Environmental, Generation Strategies, Projects and Capital Planning, Resource Planning and Risk, Procurement, Legal and Finance.

Assist the Delivery Managers by providing operations and maintenance support, project management support and engineering resources, as well as long-range strategic planning. Protect the design basis, ensure that configuration control is maintained and ensure that system performance is preserved or improved after the completion of the projects. Serve as the primary interface with selected outside organizations that provide engineering expertise and services for Energy Delivery.

Provide direction and support for the compliance and corrective action programs. For the compliance programs, this includes working with the Regulatory Compliance Manager to ensure that the programs adequately identify pertinent regulatory requirements that apply, determine the best method for achieving compliance with the requirements and track when and how each regulatory requirement was met. It also includes ensuring that the compliance programs actively identify and incorporate changes to existing, as well as new regulatory requirements. For the corrective action programs, this includes ensuring that issues requiring corrective action are identified and resolved in a timely fashion and that apparent and root cause analyses are performed with rigor and in a timely manner.

Accountable for other duties as assigned.

Core Competencies

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. In addition to the base salary range listed below, NPPD employees may also be eligible for our Annual Incentive Program (AIP) that may supplement total compensation at a level above and beyond the stated salary range. Successful applicants will be provided more information regarding the incentive program at the time of an interview.

Pay Grade - 17 Monthly

Typical Pay Grade Starting Salary Range: $12,012.00 - $15,315.00

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.

Nebraska Public Power District offers a competitive starting salary and an excellent benefits package including medical and dental insurance, 401K retirement plan, paid holidays, paid vacation, paid medical, training opportunities and more.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact Human Resources at Nebraska Public Power District.

Nebraska Public Power District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer who values the contributions of its diverse work force. We are only legally able to hire persons who are 1) a United States citizen or national, 2) a lawful permanent resident of the United States, or 3) an alien legally authorized to work in the United States.

Benefits

Customers around the state know what to expect from NPPD — quality, reliability and performance excellence. Our values also extend to the way we take care of our employees and their families. We remain on the leading edge by providing competitive benefits that respond to the diverse lifestyles of our people in an ever-changing world.

Salary

Nebraska Public Power District offers a competitive starting salary with opportunities for growth. In addition to the base salary listed in posting, NPPD employees may also be eligible for our Annual Incentive Program (AIP) that may supplement total compensation at a level above and beyond the stated salary range.

Retirement Savings

NPPD employees may participate in two retirement plan options – a 401(k) plan and a 457(b) plan. Both plans allow for pre-tax or Roth contributions. After the first six months of employment, the 401(k) plan includes a generous matching contribution from NPPD. The five-year vesting period begins on an employee’s hire date. Our retired employees are eligible for retiree healthcare benefits as well as a life benefit paid out to designated beneficiaries upon their passing.

Health & Wellness

At NPPD, we care about the health and wellness of our employees. We offer new teammates two competitive hospital / medical plan options to fit their lifestyle and family needs. We also make an annual contribution to employee Health Savings Accounts, which can be used to offset out-of-pocket expenses. Employees and their spouse are invited to participate in a variety of wellness initiatives offered throughout the year as a way to enhance their wellness, reduce health risks and promote healthy lifestyles.

Other Benefits

Employees earn vacation on a schedule commensurate with their years of service. We also offer paid holidays as well as personal and family medical leave, including birth mother recovery leave and parental child bonding leave. All full-time employees receive a life insurance policy equivalent to two times the participant's annual salary at no cost to the employee. NPPD also offers dental and vision insurance as well as personal accident, accidental death and dismemberment, critical illness, hospital indemnity, long-term care, pre-paid legal/identity theft, and short-and long-term disability insurance plans. Additional benefits include college tuition reimbursement, relocation assistance and complimentary access to an Employee Assistance Program.