Position Overview
OPPD's Transmission Engineering team plays a vital role in delivering safe, reliable, and affordable energy to the community. As a Transmission Engineer II, you will support OPPD's mission by performing engineering studies, assisting with transmission line planning activities, supporting transmission line construction projects, and contributing technical expertise to project teams. This role provides opportunities to grow technical knowledge, support capital project execution, and contribute to the continued reliability and expansion of the transmission system.
The Impact You'll Have
- Perform engineering evaluations and analyses by applying established engineering principles to identify issues, develop recommendations, and support implementation of solutions.
- Support project tasks and deliverables by assisting with scope, schedule, quality, and technical requirements for assigned projects.
- Apply engineering standards, specifications, and best practices to support technical consistency and operational performance.
- Collaborate with senior engineers and team members to develop technical knowledge and build expertise in transmission engineering.
- Work closely with engineering, operations, project management, construction, and regulatory stakeholders to support project objectives.
- Perform transmission system studies under general guidance, including power flow, short circuit, stability, and transfer capability analyses.
- Develop and maintain transmission system models, perform data validation, and prepare technical documentation and study reports.
- Support long-term transmission planning efforts through analysis of system needs, evaluation of alternatives, conceptual cost estimates, feasibility assessments, and project recommendations.
- Assist with interconnection and system impact studies, including data collection, modeling, analysis, and documentation of study results.
- Participate in technical working groups and coordinate with neighboring utilities to support regional planning and compliance activities.
- Provide technical support for public outreach meetings related to transmission line planning and construction projects.
- Assist with routing studies for new transmission lines by evaluating system requirements, environmental considerations, permitting constraints, and stakeholder impacts.
- Support transmission line construction activities by coordinating engineering deliverables, responding to field questions, and assisting with resolution of construction-related issues.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by sharing knowledge, supporting peer reviews, and helping enhance engineering processes and workflows.
What You'll Bring
- Demonstrated ability to successfully complete essential duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
- A valid driver's license to operate company vehicle(s).
Preferred Experiences
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineer.
- Five or more years of engineering experience, preferably in transmission or power systems.
- Demonstrated ability to lead technical evaluations with advanced engineering judgment.
- Experience performing transmission system studies using industry-standard tools.
- Ability to manage components of capital project execution.
- Familiarity with interconnection studies, regulatory requirements, or regional planning processes.
Salary/Wage Info
Grade: S4
Minimum: $90,759
Midpoint: $113,449
Apply online at www.oppd.com on or before November 16th.
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
Recruiter Information
Recruiter: Michael Fierro - mrfierro@oppd.com