Electrical Design Engineer III

Responsibilities

Responsible for evaluation, design, project management and construction management of modifications and capital improvements for OPPD electrical generation facilities to assure safe, economical and reliable operation. Works closely with OPPD generation facility staff, other departments within OPPD, outside vendors, and / or contractors to acquire information, resolve problems and implement solutions.

• Provide engineering design services for OPPD electrical generating facilities to assure safe, economical and reliable operation.
• Understand and model OPPD policies and Leadership Framework principles and practices.
• Apply broad knowledge to research, define, and solve design related problems.
• Develop, evaluate and compare potential solutions for design related problems.
• Provide technical evaluations, engineering calculations, specifications, drawings, bid evaluations, contracts, installation packages, operating procedures, system descriptions and test procedures for multiple projects of various size including substantial portions of major projects.
• Perform technical reviews and evaluations of design documents prepared by others in the department or from outside organizations to insure technical accuracy.
• Perform design reviews for design documents provided by others in the department or outside organizations to ensure OPPD and governmental policies and regulations are satisfied.
• Acquire general knowledge of principles and practices of related fields in order to function on multi-discipline teams.
• Produce finished reports and documents which explain recommendations in a clear, concise and articulate manner with little or no editing.
• Provide discipline specific expertise related to energy production and delivery.
• Demonstrate knowledge of OPPD policies and practices as well as industry wide policies and practices. Demonstrate understanding of related disciplines and other Energy Delivery / Production departments and their interaction with assigned work.
• Provide project management services to assure economic, quality and timely completion of multiple assigned projects.
• Provide budget information, economic evaluations, business case documentation, and schedule development for assigned projects.
• Coordinate with Supply Chain Management to initiate and complete purchase of materials necessary for installation of project related systems and / or equipment using OPPD work management systems.
• Provide regular updates on project progress and input project information into OPPD work management systems.
• Close out and archive information from completed projects in accordance with OPPD procedures and document retention policies.
• Provide construction management services to assure quality installation of new systems and / or equipment for OPPD electrical generating facilities.
• Coordinate with Supply Chain Management to interpret and implement construction contracts.
• Manage and provide oversight of contractors and construction activities for compliance with contract documents and OPPD policies and procedures for assigned projects.
• Manage construction schedules, coordinate work with other internal and / or external groups, and report progress for assigned projects.

Qualifications

Required :

Desired :

Closing Statement

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 / 7 / 2024.

Recruiter : Michael Fierro - mrfierro@oppd.com

Salary : $117,640