As a privately-owned company, NPPT is focused on customers and employees.  Having the right people is critical to our success.  Thus, we work hard on creating a work environment that attracts and rewards highly talented, skilled people. 

Of course, this isn't a zero pressure environment.  We are a young but growing company, and the startup environment is fast-paced and demanding.  However, we strongly believe in work-life balance (we want it too!).  To that end, we offer flexible hours, competitive compensation, and an environment in which your talents and ideas are valued and fully utilized.

CURRENT JOB OPENINGS

Posting #0203

Active date:  February 03, 2012

Northern Plains Power Technologies (NPPT) of Brookings, SD announces an immediate opening for a full-time Senior Power Systems Engineer.  This position includes:

This position may also include aspects of technology development, and some travel may be required.  Exceptional candidates may be considered for an Engineering Team Leader position.

NPPT is a small but growing engineering services company that offers competitive salaries, flexible work hours, a fulfilling work environment, and the opportunity to participate in a fast-paced startup company in the power engineering sector.  For more information, visit  our web site at www.northernplainspower.com.

Job location:  Brookings, SD

Job title:  Senior Engineer

Reports to:  Director of Engineering

Required qualifications: 

    or PLC programming language (ladder logic, IEC 61131-3, etc.)

Desirable qualifications include PE licensure, utility industry experience, familiarity with engine-gensets, familiarity with microgrid issues, and mastery of one of the high-level  or PLC programming languages on the list above.

How to apply: email a cover letter and current resume to michael.ropp@northernplainspower.com. 

Posting #0109

Active date:  February 03, 2012

Northern Plains Power Technologies (NPPT) of Brookings, SD announces an immediate opening for an entry-level full-time Power Systems Engineer.  This position includes:

This position may also include aspects of technology development, and some travel may be required.

NPPT is a small but growing engineering services company that offers competitive salaries, flexible work hours, a fulfilling work environment, and the opportunity to participate in a fast-paced startup company in the power engineering sector.  For more information, visit  our web site at www.northernplainspower.com.

Job location:  Brookings, SD

Job title:  Engineer

Reports to:  Director of Engineering

Required qualifications: 

    or PLC programming language (ladder logic, IEC 61131-3, etc.)

Desirable qualifications include PE licensure, familiarity with distribution system engineering, familiarity with power electronics, utility industry experience, familiarity with engine-gensets, and mastery of one of the high-level  or PLC programming languages on the list above.

How to apply:  email a cover letter and current resume to michael.ropp@northernplainspower.com. 

NPPT is headquartered in Brookings, South Dakota.  It's a wonderful place to live, work, play, and raise a family, offering a low cost of living and very low crime rates but a high quality of life.  It's one of those idyllic prairie towns, but with excellent cultural, entertainment, outdoor and sports opportunities.  Some links to additional Brookings information:

• Brookings' page on CityData.com's web site

• General Brookings, SD information
• South Dakota State University

• McCrory Gardens 
• Brookings public schools
• The Brookings Summer Arts Festival
• The Children's Museum of South Dakota
• The Woodbine Concert Series(this is the kind of thing you'd not expect in a town this size)
• Map of City of Brookings bike/multiuse trails
• Competitive soccer and recreational soccer

Do you feel that you have what it takes to make a difference in our industry?  Are you interested in learning more about opportunities at NPPT?  Please contact us.  We look forward to meeting you.