Mechanical Engineer II - 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 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 turbines, pumps, water systems, piping, rotating equipment, and related plant systems. You will play an important role in supporting the construction of new generation at Cass County Station by completing design reviews, coordinating assigned project activities, resolving technical issues, and confirming that project 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 evaluating system performance, troubleshooting equipment issues, assessing equipment health, and implementing modifications that improve reliability and operational flexibility.

The Impact You¿ll Have

• Support the 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 turbines, pumps, water systems, piping, valves, heat exchangers, and other mechanical equipment and systems.
• Analyze operating data, inspection findings, and testing results to identify equipment concerns, investigate potential causes, and recommend practical solutions.
• 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, reports, and other engineering deliverables that support project and operational decisions.
• Build subject matter expertise in assigned equipment and systems by understanding operating principles, configurations, maintenance strategies, failure modes, and historical performance.
• Assess equipment health using operating trends, inspection findings, condition-monitoring data, testing results, and maintenance history.
• Recommend mitigation strategies that improve plant reliability, equipment performance, maintainability, and operational dependability.
• Troubleshoot mechanical equipment and system issues requiring engineering support beyond routine operations or maintenance activities.
• Identify, plan, and implement equipment upgrades or modifications that improve safety, reliability, efficiency, maintainability, or operational flexibility.
• Support equipment installation, testing, startup, and commissioning activities.
• Maintain configuration control by ensuring approved modifications are accurately reflected in drawings, calculations, equipment records, and technical documentation.
• Identify opportunities to improve engineering workflows, technical documentation, system performance, or equipment reliability.
• Clearly communicate technical findings, risks, alternatives, and recommendations to project teams and stakeholders.

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.
• Professional engineering experience involving power generation, industrial mechanical systems, rotating equipment, fluid systems, or related infrastructure.
• Ability to independently complete defined engineering analyses and assignments using established standards and practices.
• Working knowledge of mechanical drawings, piping and instrumentation diagrams, 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.
• Commitment to safe work practices and compliance with applicable standards and requirements.
• Experience with turbines, pumps, compressors, water treatment or cooling systems, piping, valves, heat exchangers, or related auxiliary systems.
• Experience reviewing engineering designs or supporting equipment installation, testing, startup, and commissioning.
• Experience using vibration, temperature, pressure, flow, oil analysis, or other equipment condition-monitoring data.
• Experience with equipment health monitoring, root cause analysis, lifecycle planning, or reliability improvement.
• Familiarity with applicable ASME, API, NFPA, OSHA, or other relevant industry codes and standards.
• 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