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Senior Distribution Engineer

Omaha Public Power District Omaha, NE
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Responsibilities
 

This role will be filled at the applicable Engineer Level (Engineer 1 through Senior Engineer) based on the candidate's knowledge and experience.  The position description used in this posting is representative of a Senior level engineer.

OPPD's Distribution Engineering - Customer team is seeking an experienced engineer to support new customer growth in OPPD¿s Service territory as well as OPPD's grid modernization and decarbonization efforts as OPPD works to plan and execute its 2050 vision.  This position will be primarily responsible for providing project management, design engineering, permitting, analysis, and cost estimates for the District's customer-driven distribution projects.

Performance is measured by safety, reliability, operability and economy of assigned projects, as well as customer service contributions.
 

1. Provides the requisite project management, design engineering, analysis, cost estimates, permitting and analysis, for the construction of additions and modifications to the District's distribution facilities to ensure the safe, reliable and economic delivery of electric power to meet customer and system load requirements.  
2. Works on large, technically complex projects and participates on cross-functional project teams as required.
3. Accountable for design compliance with all applicable governmental requirements, codes, industry standards, internal procedures, reliability (NERC/MRO/SPP) standards, and internal policies. 
4. Accountable for safety, reliability, operability and economy of assigned projects.
5. Strong customer-service focus with the ability to balance prudent design practices and customer expectations.  
6. Provides Professional Engineering review and stamping as required.
7. Provides technical direction and training to engineers, designers, field crews, Utility Coordinators, Account Executives and others.
8. Provides technical direction, contract management and oversight for consultants and design contractors.
9. Acts as a technical expert in area(s) of expertise (Standards, metering, distributed generation, protection, etc...)
10. Stays abreast of technological advances and provides recommendations in response to emerging trends to Manager and Team.
11. Focuses on continuous improvement and development 

Qualifications

 

Required: 
* Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.   
* Professional Engineer (PE) license or means for reciprocity within six months.
* Five (5) years of equivalent engineering work experience.   Master's degree may be considered for up to two years of experience.
* Effective oral presentation and written communication skills.
* Demonstrated ability to perform complex engineering tasks and intricate studies, evaluate alternatives, make sound recommendations and present recommendations.  
* Ability to independently manage multiple projects and priorities.
* Demonstrated distribution design capability.
* Knowledgeable 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), AutoDesk (CAD, Inventor, Vault), Bentley MicroStation, and PLS-CADD. 
* Experience developing and managing professional service contracts.
* Master's degree in Engineering or Business.
* Advanced MS Office Professional Skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
* Understanding and application 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.
* Active participation in industry organizations.

Closing Statement

 

Salary Grade: S6 
Minimum: $104,645
Midpoint: $130,806
 

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 12th-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.

Org Marketing Statement

 

EOE:  Protected Veterans/Disability

How To Apply

 

Apply online at www.oppd.com on or before 11/27/2024. 

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.

 

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Date Posted December 2, 2024
Date Closes January 31, 2025
Requisition 297756
Located In Omaha, NE
SOC Category 00-0000.00
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