Electrical Projects Engineer

Lincoln Electric System; Lincoln (NE); Hybrid; USD 81,000 - 161,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln Electric System in Lincoln, Nebraska is seeking an Electrical Projects Engineer to support planning, design, coordination, and execution of electric utility infrastructure projects. You will collaborate with engineers, operations teams, consultants, contractors, and other stakeholders to develop practical solutions and manage project scopes and schedules.

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a major generation expansion project, gain utility engineering experience, and

Qualifications

• Engineer degree with electrical focus and ABET accreditation or equivalent.
• Strong project management and problem-solving abilities are required.
• Ability to coordinate with internal teams and external vendors.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support for local power generating facilities and thermal energy facilities.
• Manage small to medium projects from conception to completion within budget and schedule.
• Define detailed project scopes with stakeholders and prepare technical specifications.
• Coordinate with consultants, contractors, and equipment suppliers.
• Apply control system knowledge (PLCs, DCS, HMI, Modbus) to projects.

Skills

Project management

Electrical engineering

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

ABET-accredited program or equivalent

Tools

PLCs

Distributed Control Systems

Human-Machine Interfaces

Modbus

Job description

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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 you're 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

Electrical Projects Engineer

Employment Type

Starting Pay Range

Posting Date

$81,166.00- $161,014.00

9/14/2026

Employment Classification

Division

Closing Date

Regular

Power Supply

9/28/2026

Bring your engineering expertise to work where it makes a difference every day! As an Electrical Projects Engineer, you'll support the planning, design, coordination, and execution of electric utility infrastructure projects that help deliver safe, reliable power to our customers. You’ll collaborate with engineers, operations teams, consultants, contractors, and other stakeholders to develop practical solutions, manage project scopes and schedules, and ensure work meets industry standards and project requirements. This position provides an exciting opportunity to gain utility engineering experience, contribute to a major generation expansion project, and make a meaningful and lasting impact. If you’re looking for meaningful work, opportunities to grow your career, and the chance to be part of a team that powers the community, this could be the opportunity for you. With fantastic benefits, competitive pay, and a strong commitment to work-life balance, you’ll have plenty of reasons to make this your next career move!

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 engineering designs, work specifications, and reviews contracts, engineering standards, drawings, work orders, specifications, equipment submittals, and related approval documentation.
• Monitors and coordinates the work of external consultants, contractors, and equipment suppliers.
• Performs electrical engineering analyses and studies related to the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70E, and NFPA 70B standards when assigned to electrical projects.
• Provides engineering input regarding project planning, construction activities, equipment selection and availability, and associated outages for local power-generating and thermal-energy facilities.
• Applies knowledge of programmable logic controllers, distributed control systems, human-machine interfaces, industrial control systems and associated communication protocols, including Modbus, when assigned to electrical or controls projects.
• Provides project-management and engineering support for local power-generating and thermal-energy facilities, which may require routine or regular reporting to assigned facilities.

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.

Project Management - Establishes project goals, milestones, and procedures, defines roles and responsibilities, acquires project resources, coordinates projects throughout company, monitors project progress, and manages multiple projects.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Ability to apply mathematical, economic, and accounting practices.
• Understanding of safety principles and practices.

REQUIRED EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Engineer ($81,166 - $101,458) - Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from anAccreditationBoard for Engineering and Technology (ABET)accreditedinstitution 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 engineering from anAccreditationBoard for Engineering and Technology (ABET)accreditedinstitution 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 - $161,014) - Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from an Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited institution 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.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Valid driver’s license