Electrical Engineer II - Power Generation

Position Overview

Position Overview

At OPPD, we are committed to providing affordable, reliable, and environmentally sensitive energy services to our customers. Our Power Generation Engineering team supports this mission by providing the technical expertise needed to construct, operate, maintain, and improve OPPD¿s generation facilities.

As a Power Generation Engineer II, you will independently perform engineering analyses and support project execution involving plant electrical distribution, generators, transformers, and control systems. You will play an important role in supporting the construction of new generation at Cass County Station, completing design reviews, coordinating assigned project activities, and confirming that technical requirements are met.

You will also support equipment and systems at Cass County Station, Turtle Creek Station, Jones Street Station, and other OPPD generation sites. Your work will include troubleshooting plant equipment, evaluating system performance, supporting control-logic updates, assessing equipment health, and implementing modifications that improve reliability and operational flexibility.

The Impact You¿ll Have

• Support construction of new generation at Cass County Station by performing design reviews, resolving assigned technical issues, coordinating engineering deliverables, and helping verify compliance with project requirements.
• Independently evaluate the performance of electrical distribution equipment, generators, transformers, control systems, and related plant systems.
• Analyze technical and operating data, identify potential causes of equipment or system issues, and recommend practical solutions with minimal supervision.
• Develop task estimates, track assigned work, identify potential schedule or technical concerns, and coordinate activities with cross-functional project partners.
• Produce accurate calculations, specifications, drawings, settings, reports, and other engineering deliverables that support project and operational decisions.
• Build subject matter expertise in assigned equipment and systems by understanding their operating principles, configurations, maintenance strategies, failure modes, and historical performance.
• Evaluate equipment health using operating data, inspection findings, testing results, maintenance history, and other available information.
• Recommend mitigation strategies that improve plant reliability, equipment performance, and operational dependability.
• Troubleshoot equipment and system issues that require engineering support beyond the routine capabilities of plant operations or maintenance teams.
• Support changes to plant electrical control systems, including reviewing and updating control logic, validating proposed changes, and supporting testing and implementation.
• Identify and implement equipment upgrades or modifications that improve reliability, maintainability, safety, or operational flexibility.
• Maintain configuration control of engineering documents and ensure approved modifications are accurately reflected in drawings and technical records.
• Identify opportunities to improve engineering workflows, technical quality, documentation, or system reliability.
• Clearly present findings, risks, options, and recommendations to project teams and other stakeholders.

What You'll Bring

• Demonstrated ability to successfully complete essential duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

Preferred Experiences

• Bachelor¿s degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.
• Professional engineering experience involving power systems, electrical distribution, power generation, industrial controls, rotating equipment, or related infrastructure.
• Ability to independently complete defined engineering analyses and assignments using established standards and practices.
• Working knowledge of electrical drawings, one-line diagrams, control schematics, equipment specifications, calculations, and technical documentation.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot equipment or system issues and develop technically sound recommendations.
• Ability to prioritize assignments, coordinate with cross-functional partners, and meet project commitments.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical information to different audiences.
• Ability and willingness to work at and travel among OPPD generation facilities as business needs require.
• Commitment to safe work practices and compliance with applicable standards and requirements.
• Experience in power generation, electric utilities, industrial facilities, engineering consulting, commissioning, or construction support.
• Experience with generators, transformers, switchgear, motor control centers, protective relaying, electrical distribution, or auxiliary power systems.
• Experience with distributed control systems, programmable logic controllers, plant control logic, or other industrial control systems.
• Experience reviewing engineering designs or supporting equipment installation, testing, startup, and commissioning.
• Experience with equipment health monitoring, root cause analysis, lifecycle planning, or reliability improvement.
• Engineer-in-Training certification, Professional Engineer licensure, or progress toward professional licensure.

Salary/Wage Info

Grade: S4

Minimum: $90,759

Midpoint: $113,449

Apply online at www.oppd.com on or before November 27th.

Our Culture & Mission

At Omaha Public Power District, everything starts with people - our teams, our communities, and the customer owners who count on us. As the 12th largest public power utility in the U.S., we serve more than 900,000 people across 13 counties, and we take that responsibility seriously.

We lead with integrity, support one another, and do what's right, because how we serve matters just as much as what we deliver. Our goal is simple: provide affordable, reliable, and environmentally responsible energy today and for generations to come.

We create power with purpose. Your work here has real impact; on families, on the environment, and on the future of energy. And we believe great ideas can come from anywhere.

If you want to be part of a team that takes care of the community and the people who serve it, you're in the right place. We back up our mission by taking care of our employees, too; which is why our benefits are among the most comprehensive and competitive in the region.

Ready to apply?

When you apply, be sure your resume highlights the skills and experience that will help you succeed in this role.

EOE: Protected Veterans/Disability

If you would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with OPPD, please email OPPD Talent Acquisition at TalentAcquisition@OPPD.com .

Recruiter Information

Recruiter: Michael Fierro - mrfierro@oppd.com