Responsibilities

OPPD is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Engineer III to join our Transmission Operations team. The Engineer III - Transmission Operations will play a critical role in ensuring the integrity, reliability, and safe operation of our Transmission System, as well as the effective utilization of transmission capacity. The successful candidate will provide expert technical consulting to the Transmission Operations Department through comprehensive engineering analysis.

Key responsibilities include ensuring compliance with applicable NERC Operating Reliability Standards, analyzing and tracking transmission outage data, and conducting planned outage analysis. The role also involves scheduling and coordinating outages, preparing operational guides for constrained electric facilities, and providing technical advisory services to both internal and external customers.

Additionally, the Engineer III will offer expert technical advice to planning, engineering, and construction departments, work closely with Key Account Executives, Field Supervisors, and Corporate Communications to deliver exceptional customer service, and participate in local and regional operations committees as needed.

If you are a detail-oriented engineer with a strong background in transmission operations and a passion for ensuring the safe and reliable delivery of electricity, we encourage you to apply for this opportunity.

Qualifications

Required:

Possess an ABET accredited Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering.
Five (5) years of equivalent engineering work experience. Master's degree may be considered for up to two years of experience
Have the ability to perform complex engineering tasks and perform intricate studies
Demonstrate a working knowledge of electrical engineering or electrical power engineering.
Excellent analytical, computer, and written/oral communication skills.
Valid Driver's license
NERC Operator Certification is required within one year of employment.
Manage a 24/7 on-call rotating shift in support of the Transmission System Operator

Desired:

Familiarity with Electric Utility Operations, Planning, Design, and Construction Practices
Ability to obtain Professional Engineer License is preferred
An MSEE is desirable

Closing Statement

Salary Grade: S5

Minimum: $94,112

Midpoint: $117,640

Where the Light Starts

What does it mean to be the source of light? On a basic level, it means operating from a place of honesty and integrity. It's how we achieve things. How we provide affordable, reliable, environmentally sensitive energy. Because it matters. We've pledged to serve, honor, and care for this community. That means the 13 counties we service, and it means one another. It means the people right here at OPPD-proudly comprised and welcoming of every creed, race, age, orientation, and color. Being -where the light starts- means showing up for each other and the people we serve. Doing the right thing even when no one's watching. We're proud of our commitment. We reward creative problem solving. We recognize that consistency and reliability are tremendous resources. That providing these things to the community and each other is a privilege. Because we are leading the way the future is powered. We are the source of light. Out there. In here. Everywhere.

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EOE: Protected Veterans/Disability

How To Apply

Apply on or before September 11, 2024.

Recruiter: Laura Fritson - lmfritson@oppd.com #LI-LF

Date Posted	September 3, 2024
Date Closes	November 2, 2024
Requisition	297564
Located In	Omaha, NE
SOC Category	00-0000.00

Engineer III (Transmission Operations)

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