Mechanical Engineer I - Power Generation

Position Overview

OPPD is a publicly owned electric utility committed to providing affordable, reliable, and environmentally sensitive energy services to the communities we serve. The Power Generation Engineering team supports this mission by improving the safety, reliability, efficiency, and long-term performance of OPPD¿s generation facilities.

As a Power Generation Engineer I, you will apply foundational mechanical engineering principles while developing experience with turbines, pumps, water systems, rotating equipment, piping, and other power plant systems. A primary focus of this position will be supporting the construction of new generation at Cass County Station and completing assigned design reviews to help confirm that project requirements are met.

You will also support generation facilities that may include Cass County Station, Turtle Creek Station, Jones Street Station, and other OPPD locations. Working with experienced engineers, operations, maintenance, construction, and project teams, you will assist with technical analysis, equipment troubleshooting, inspections, system modifications, and reliability improvement activities.

The Impact You¿ll Have

• Support the construction of new generation at Cass County Station by completing assigned engineering activities, reviewing project documentation, and helping verify that designs meet established requirements.
• Apply foundational mechanical engineering principles to evaluate technical information, identify potential issues, and recommend basic solutions with appropriate guidance.
• Assist with design reviews involving turbines, pumps, water systems, piping, valves, heat exchangers, and other mechanical equipment.
• Complete defined engineering assignments accurately and efficiently while following project plans, technical standards, and established procedures.
• Prepare and update calculations, drawings, specifications, equipment records, and engineering reports that clearly communicate technical information.
• Support equipment inspections, testing, commissioning, and project walkdowns.
• Assist with troubleshooting mechanical equipment and plant systems by collecting information, evaluating data, and documenting findings.
• Work with operations, maintenance, construction, contractors, and other engineering disciplines to support project execution and plant reliability.
• Help maintain configuration control by ensuring drawings, calculations, equipment data, and technical documents accurately reflect approved designs and field conditions.
• Apply OPPD safety expectations and applicable industry, regulatory, environmental, and engineering requirements in all assigned work.
• Develop knowledge of assigned equipment and systems, including operating principles, configurations, maintenance practices, failure modes, and historical performance.
• Manage routine responsibilities with accuracy, sound judgment, and a commitment to team success.

What You'll Bring

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

Preferred Experiences

• Bachelor¿s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.
• Foundational knowledge of mechanical engineering principles, including fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, heat transfer, materials, or mechanical equipment.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, piping and instrumentation diagrams, specifications, calculations, and equipment documentation.
• Ability to analyze information, recognize technical concerns, and develop recommendations with appropriate guidance.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with engineers, operations personnel, maintenance employees, construction teams, contractors, and other stakeholders.
• Ability and willingness to work at and travel among OPPD generation facilities as business needs require.
• Commitment to safe work practices and continuous technical development.
• Internship, cooperative education, academic, or professional experience in power generation, utilities, industrial facilities, construction, manufacturing, or consulting engineering.
• Exposure to turbines, pumps, compressors, water systems, piping, valves, heat exchangers, or other rotating and stationary mechanical equipment.
• Experience with engineering drawings, piping and instrumentation diagrams, technical calculations, or design-review processes.
• Experience supporting equipment installation, testing, startup, or commissioning.
• Engineer-in-Training certification or progress toward certification.
• Familiarity with applicable mechanical, piping, safety, and engineering codes and standards.

Salary/Wage Info

Grade: S3

Minimum: $81,905

Midpoint: $102,381

Apply online at www.oppd.com on or before November 28th.

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