Power your purpose at LES
Working at LES is more than just having a job — it's about serving your community alongside the local people who keep the lights on, taking pride in the work you do and challenging yourself to do more.
Open Positions
There are many career opportunities in the energy industry. Our current openings are listed below. Visit our Careers portal to learn more about a specific position and apply online.
After applying, please make sure to check your email, including your spam folder.
Recruiting and Outreach Senior Specialist
Req ID
4038
Posted on
Regular
Full-time
Human Resources
Projects Engineer (Electrical or Mechanical)
Req ID
4034
Posted on
Regular
Full-time
Engineering
Make an impact
Are you ready to join a hardworking, talented team that is making a difference in the community? You’re in luck! LES is a team of dedicated, family-oriented people who believe in the power of community. LES is a customer-owned, public power utility located in Lincoln, Nebraska. Along with being one of the nation's leading utility companies, we are local people serving local people every single day.
At LES, we’re looking for people who want a career, not just a job. We push each other to be better versions of themselves, provide opportunities for career advancement, offer ways to get involved in the community and so much more.
A career in the energy industry is more than keeping the lights on in our community — it's about working together to make Lincoln a better place.
Who we're looking for
Our vision is to become the world's best energy company, and we’d like your help. LES finds and develops talented, career-focused individuals because we can only be successful if we invest in our employees’ learning and abilities. Our employees are committed to:
SAFETY FIRST
Safety is a core value at LES. We know how dangerous electricity can be. We use extreme caution when working and take our commitment a step further by educating our community about electrical safety.
HONESTY
LES values honesty above all else. Everything begins and ends with honesty. It's how LES goes about all its business.
TRANSPARENCY
Being honest and upfront is one thing, being transparent is another. Transparency is a degree of accountability.
INCLUSION
We are committed to continuing our journey to be diverse and inclusive as we strive to ensure that all who work at LES feel valued, safe and encouraged.
COMMUNITY
At LES, our commitment to the community goes far beyond providing a safe, reliable and affordable supply of electricity. It’s about making our community a better place to live.
Behind the light switch
Regular full-time employees enjoy an excellent benefits package.
- Health insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Disability & life insurance.
- Retirement.
- Deferred compensation.
- Tuition assistance.
- Vacation & holiday pay.
- Employee assistance program.
- Credit union.
- Community involvement.
- Volunteer opportunities.
- LES is a tobacco-free campus.
Employees in the community
LES employees invest in the community through their day-to-day jobs and by volunteering. LES strives to connect employees with their areas of passion through their position and opportunities to make our community a better place to live, work and go to school. Click the images below to see our employees out and about!
The power is in the process
LES’ practice is to review every single application submitted for a position after the posting closes on the website. The review process can take some time, depending on the number of applications received. It is normal for it to take a few weeks.
Email communications will be sent to each applicant regarding their status when determinations have been made. Please make sure to check your junk/spam folder as well.
Contact us at [email protected] with questions about the hiring process.
LES: #PoweringLNK
How electricity is generated and flowed to your home or business is quite a journey! Lincoln, Nebraska, and its surrounding areas are powered by LES, a not-for-profit, customer-owned electric utility comprised of more than 500 community members and hardworking professionals who take pride in providing our friends and neighbors highly reliable electricity year-round. Watch the video below to learn more.
Accommodation request
If you have a disability and need accommodation(s) to apply for one of LES’ posted positions, please contact us.
Call 402.473.3396 or email [email protected].
E-Verify
U.S. law requires companies to employ only individuals who may legally work in the United States, either as U.S. citizens or foreign citizens who have the necessary authorization. LES participates in E-Verify, a U.S. Citizen and Immigration Services internet system that helps businesses determine their employees' eligibility to work in the U.S.
E-Verify: English
E-Verify: Spanish
Right to Work: English
Right to Work: Spanish
Equal employment opportunity
LES actively promotes equal-opportunity employment and equal pay on the basis of merit and ability to perform work. Equal opportunity will be extended to all qualified employees and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, genetic disposition, past or present military service, gender identity or sexual orientation. The following posters, produced by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, summarize these laws.
Required posting
The Lincoln Electric System Health and Welfare Benefit Plan makes machine readable files required by federal price transparency rules for group health plans available through the following website: https://transparency.auxiant.com/. The files available through the link include information about in-network negotiated payment rates and historical out-of-network charges for covered items and services, including prescription drugs. Please contact the HR Manager at 402.473.3350 if you experience difficulty accessing the files.