Engineer, Projects Engineering

Located in Lincoln, Nebraska, LES is customer-owned and is one of the nation's leading utility companies. We are recognized for low costs, unmatched reliability, financial stability, cutting-edge innovation, environmental stewardship, and community engagement. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional customer service while fostering a culture that celebrates passion, talent, and high standards. If youre not just looking for a job but a fulfilling career in a workplace that values excellence, the environment, and the community we call home, LES might just be the perfect fit for you. Join us and power a brighter future!

• LES is interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States.
• LES is unable to sponsor employment-based immigrant or non-immigrant visas.
• This is not a remote position and requires residency within a reasonable commuting distance to LES in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Job Title

Engineer, Projects Engineering

Employment Type

Starting Pay Range

Posting Date

FULL-TIME

$81,166.00 - $134,178.00

8/11/2026

Employment Classification

Division

Closing Date

Temporary

Power Supply

8/25/2026

If youre ready to put your engineering expertise to work on projects that power our community, wed love to hear from you. As a Project Engineer, youll support the planning, design, coordination, and execution of electric utility infrastructure projects that help deliver safe, reliable power to our customers. Working alongside experienced engineers and cross-functional teams, youll gain valuable hands-on experience while solving real-world challenges in a dynamic utility environment. This is a temporary position with a defined employment term based on budgeted project needs and is anticipated to continue through the remaining three years of a major infrastructure expansion project. While this role is not eligible for benefits, it provides an exciting opportunity to gain utility engineering experience, contribute to a major generation expansion project, and make a meaningful and lasting impact.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND COMPETENCIES

Responsible for providing engineering support for local power generating facilities and thermal energy facilities for Lincoln Electric System (LES) and District Energy Corporation (DEC). Project management execution for small to medium sized projects from project conception through completion, including defining the detailed project scope with necessary stakeholders and maintaining project budgets and schedules. Also includes material selection, bid evaluations, supervision of contractors and consultants, preparation of feasibility studies, and creating specifications for associated equipment. Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently with minimal guidance. Consistent and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position.

• Prepares and/or reviews contracts, standards, drawings, work orders, engineering specifications, and submittal approvals.
• Monitors the work of consultants, contractors, and equipment suppliers.
• Prepares technical studies, background information, and documentation for management consideration on various projects and technical matters.
• Provides project management and engineering support for local power generating facilities and thermal energy facilities, which may require reporting to those facilities on a routine or regular daily basis.

Accountability - Holds self and others responsible for goals, outcomes, deadlines, and objectives and follows through on commitments. Takes accountability for delivering on commitments; owns mistakes and uses them as opportunities for learning and development.

Communication - Expresses ideas and information in a clear and concise manner whether verbally, written, or other means; tailors message to fit the interests and needs of the audience; delivers information in a manner that is interesting and compelling.

Initiative - Takes action on their own without being prompted; handles problems independently; able to resolve issues without relying on extensive help from others; does more than is expected or asked.

Job Technical Skills - Keeps their technical skills current; effectively applies specialized knowledge and skills to perform work tasks; understands and masters the technical skills, knowledge, and tasks associated with their job; shares technical expertise with others.

Teamwork - The ability to effectively interact, cooperate, collaborate, and manage conflicts with other people. Shows enthusiasm toward being a member of the group; actively participates in team meetings and activities; leverages the skills and interests of coworkers to achieve goals and solve problems; supports team decisions.

REQUIRED EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Engineer ($81,166 - $101,458) - Bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering or related field (prefer electrical for this role) from an ABET accredited school, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.
• Engineer III ($93,342 - $116,678) - Bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering or related field (prefer electrical for this role) from an ABET accredited school, and at least three years of progressively responsible engineering experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.
• Senior Engineer ($107,342 - $134,178) - Bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering or related field (prefer electrical for this role) from an ABET accredited school, and at least six to ten years of progressively responsible engineering experience in area of assignment and a Professional Engineer License (PE). Or at least ten to fourteen years of progressively responsible engineering experience in area of assignment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Ability to apply mathematical, economic, and accounting practices.

• Basic budgeting preparation skills.

• Understanding of safety principles and practices.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Valid driver's license

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