Electrical Engineer III (Substation)

Responsibilities

Omaha Public Power District is a leading player in the electric utility industry, committed to delivering reliable and sustainable energy solutions to our communities. We are dedicated to innovation, operational excellence, and a clean energy future. Join our team of professionals who are passionate about driving progress in the electric sector. We are seeking a skilled and experienced Electrical Engineer III with a focus on Substation Engineering to join our dynamic team. As an Electrical Engineer III, you will play a pivotal role in the design, implementation, and maintenance of electrical substations, ensuring their efficiency, safety, and reliability.

Provides the requisite project management, project estimating, design engineering, permitting, procurement management, and closeout for the construction of additions and modifications to the District's substations to ensure the safe, reliable and economic transformation and delivery of electric power to meet system and customer load requirements.Provides project management services on small and medium size substation projects and participates on larger project teams as required and/or technically complex District projects.Accountable for design compliance with all applicable governmental, Code, industry standards, internal procedures, reliability (NERC/MRO/SPP) standards, and internal policies.Accountable for safety, reliability, operability, and economy of assigned projects.Keep abreast of the latest technological advances.

Qualifications

Required

Four (4) year Bachelor of Science degree in (Structural/ Civil / Electrical) Engineering degree (ABET-accredited degree) OR Professional Engineer (PE) certificate.Four (4) years of equivalent engineering work experience. Special projects and committees including technical skills may be considered for experience durations. Master's degree may be considered for up to two years of experience.Engineer in Training (EIT/FE) or other relevant industry-level education / certificationKnowledgeable in the various regulations and codes, which apply to their specific discipline.A valid driver's license

Desired

Familiarity and experience with Ventyx (Asset Suite), Cognos, AutoDesk (CAD, Inventor, Vault), Bentley MicroStation, PeopleSoft, SharePoint.Master's degree in Engineering or Business.Demonstrated capabilities of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations, and presenting recommendations.Advanced MS Office Professional Skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).Electric utility substation design and construction exposure.Understanding of NESC, OSHA, ASCE, etc. as it applies to Substation design and construction methodsThorough knowledge of OPPD's T&D, Substation and Generation system.

Closing Statement

Salary Grade: S5

Minimum: $94,112

Midpoint: $117,640

Where the Light Starts

What does it mean to be the source of light? On a basic level, it means operating from a place of honesty and integrity. It's how we achieve things. How we provide affordable, reliable, environmentally sensitive energy. Because it matters. We've pledged to serve, honor, and care for this community. That means the 13 counties we service, and it means one another. It means the people right here at OPPD-proudly comprised and welcoming of every creed, race, age, orientation, and color. Being -where the light starts- means showing up for each other and the people we serve. Doing the right thing even when no one's watching. We're proud of our commitment. We reward creative problem solving. We recognize that consistency and reliability are tremendous resources. That providing these things to the community and each other is a privilege. Because we are leading the way the future is powered. We are the source of light. Out there. In here. Everywhere.

Org Marketing Statement

EOE: Protected Veterans/Disability

How To Apply

Apply online at www.oppd.com on or before April 30, 2024.

Recruiter: Laura Fritson - lmfritson@oppd.com