What are the responsibilities and job description for the Distribution Engineer III position at Omaha Public Power District?
Responsibilities
A design engineer position where the individual will provide engineering, design, analysis, cost estimates, and permitting 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.
Required:
Salary Grade: S5
Minimum: $94,112
Midpoint: $117,640
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.
Org Marketing Statement
EOE: Protected Veterans/Disability
How To Apply
Apply online at www.oppd.com on or before 3/3/2025.
Recruiter: Michael Fierro - mrfierro@oppd.com
A design engineer position where the individual will provide engineering, design, analysis, cost estimates, and permitting 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.
- Provides the requisite engineering, design, analysis, cost estimates, and permitting 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.
- Works on large, technically complex projects and participates on cross-functional project teams as required.
- Accountable for design compliance with all applicable governmental requirements, codes, industry standards, internal procedures, reliability (NERC/MRO/SPP) standards, and internal policies.
- Accountable for safety, reliability, operability, and economy of assigned projects.
- Strong customer-service focus with the ability to balance prudent design practices and customer expectations.
- Provides technical direction and training to entry-level engineers and designers.
- Stays abreast of technological advances and provides input on emerging trends to Manager and Team.
- Focuses on continuous improvement and development of job related engineering technical and professional knowledge, skills and performance including progression towards professional engineering licensure.
Required:
- Four (4) year Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program OR Professional Engineer (PE) license.
- Four (4) years of equivalent engineering work experience. Special projects and committees 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 communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to research engineering and design issues, evaluate alternatives, make sound recommendations, and present recommendations.
- A valid driver's license.
- Engineer in Training (EIT/FE) certification or other relevant industry-level education / certification
- Professional Engineer (PE) license
- Familiarity and experience with Asset Suite, Cognos, AutoDesk (CAD, Inventor, Vault), Bentley MicroStation, SharePoint, and PLS-CADD.
- Master's degree in Engineering or Business.
- Advanced MS Office Professional Skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, 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.
Salary Grade: S5
Minimum: $94,112
Midpoint: $117,640
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.
Org Marketing Statement
EOE: Protected Veterans/Disability
How To Apply
Apply online at www.oppd.com on or before 3/3/2025.
Recruiter: Michael Fierro - mrfierro@oppd.com
- 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.
Salary : $94,112 - $117,640
