Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) has an immediate opening for a Engineer I - V - CNS (Probabilistic Risk Assessment) located at Cooper Nuclear Stationin Brownville, Nebraska. Position closes June 15, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Central Time or until filled.
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.
The Probabilistic Risk Assessment (PRA) Engineer develops, maintains, and applies nuclear power plant PRA models to support safe, reliable, and cost-effectiver operation of Cooper Nuclear Station.
Requierd: Bachelors of Scicence degree in Engineering dicsicipline (Mechanical, Nuclear or Electrical Engineering preferred). Degree must be ABET Accredited.
Preferred training and experience:
None
Evaluate plant design and licensing changes to determine their impact on plant risk.
Implement PRA modeling and techniques to meet industry and regulatory standards foroptimization of programs at CNS.
Develop, maintain, and document PRA computer-based models to efficiently and accuratelyevaluate risk associated with operation and maintenance of the plant.
Provide quantitative and qualitative nuclear risk assessments to support 10CFR50.65, MitigatingSystems Performance Index (MSPI), NRC reactor oversight process, and risk informed licensingactions.
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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 and Typical Pay Grade Starting Salary Range:
Engineer Level I: Exempt Pay Grade 12: $6,837 - $8,636 per month
Engineer Level II: Exempt Pay Grade 13: $7,668 - $9,686 per month
Engineer Level III: Exempt Pay Grade 14: $8,720 - $11,231 per month
Engineer Level IV: Exempt Pay Grade 15: $10,006 - $12,887 per month
Engineer Level V: Exempt Pay Grade 16: $11,480 - $14,785 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.
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
Nebraska Public Power District is a public corporation and political subdivision of the state of Nebraska. We operate an integrated electric utility system including generation, transmission, and distribution facilities. We work in partnership with other utilities, businesses, and community leaders to serve more than 530,000 Nebraskans with retail or wholesale electric power and energy-related services. As a public power utility, we are governed by an 11-member Board of Directors, popularly elected from within our chartered territory which includes all or parts of 84 of Nebraska's 93 counties.
