Distribution Engineer III

Required: 
* Four (4) year Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program 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.
* Knowledgeable in the various regulations and codes, which apply to their specific discipline.
* Effective oral presentation and written communications skills.   Ability to analyze data, summarize analysis and effectively communicate conclusions and recommendations. 
* A valid driver's license

Desired: 
* Structural, Civil, or Civil Construction Engineering Degree. 
* Engineer in Training (EIT/FE) certification or other relevant industry-level education / certification 
* Professional Engineer (PE) Certificate
* Familiarity and experience with IBM (Maximo), Ventyx (Asset Suite), Cognos, AutoDesk (CAD, Inventor, Vault), Bentley MicroStation, PeopleSoft, SharePoint, and PLS-CADD. 
* 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, OneNote, and Outlook).
* Electric utility distribution design and construction exposure. 
* Understanding of NESC, OSHA, ASCE, etc. as it applies to distribution design and construction methods.
* Thorough knowledge of OPPD's T&D, Substation, and Generation system.

At Omaha Public Power District, we’re passionate about three things: power, the people who make it, and the people who rely on it.

WE ARE: Where the Light Starts. OPPD is the 12^th-largest public power utility in the U.S., serving over 850,000 people across 5,000 square miles and 13 counties.

WE’RE COMMITTED TO: Each other and the people we serve. This commitment drives us. We’re dedicated to providing our communities with affordable, reliable, and environmentally sensitive energy services today, tomorrow, and well into the future.

OUR JOB: To provide power with a purpose. We have real impact - on people’s lives, on the environment, and on the future of energy. We’re always looking for bright, capable people who want an opportunity to lead from where you are—wherever you are— and know that your ideas will be heard. If you want to be a source of real, positive change for the community and the people who live in this region, then working for a company acknowledged for caring about these same things is likely a priority for you as well.

EOE:  Protected Veterans/Disability

Apply online at www.oppd.com on or before 3/10/2025. 

Recruiter: Michael Fierro - mrfierro@oppd.com  #LI-MF

**PLEASE NOTE** - Your application has not been submitted unless you have applied for a specific requisition.  If you have not chosen a specific opening, your application will remain in 'DRAFT' form and will not be viewed by our Human Capital staff.