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Distribution Engineer II

Omaha Public Power District Omaha, NE
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Responsibilities
 

An engineer position where the individual will provide engineering, design, analysis, cost estimates, and permitting for the District's customer-driven Distribution projects. Performance is measured by safety, reliability, operability and economy of assigned projects, as well as customer service contributions

1. Under technical direction, position provides the requisite engineering, design, analysis, cost estimates, and permitting for the construction of additions and modifications to the District's distribution facilities to ensure the safe, reliable and economic delivery of electric power to meet customer and system load requirements.
2. Maintains a cursory understanding of all applicable governmental requirements, codes, industry standards, internal procedures, reliability standards and internal policies.
3. Accountable for safety, reliability, operability and economy of assigned projects.
4. Strong customer-service focus with the ability to balance prudent design practices and customer expectations.
5. Focuses on continuous improvement and development of job related engineering, technical and professional knowledge, skills and performance including progression towards professional engineering licensure.
 

Qualifications

 

Required: 
* Four (4) year Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering degree from an ABET-accredited program OR Professional Engineer (PE) license.
* Two (2) years of equivalent engineering work experience. Coop or internship experience(s) may count towards work experience.  Master's degree may be considered for up to two years of experience.
* Effective oral presentation and written communications skills.  Ability to analyze data, , summarize analysis and effectively communicate conclusions and recommendations. 
* General engineering knowledge and a working knowledge of the utility industry. 
* Demonstrated capability to work in a team environment while completing independent tasks and assignments.
* A valid driver's license.

Desired: 
* Engineer in Training (EIT/FE) certificate or Professional Engineer (PE) license. 
* Familiarity and experience in AutoDesk (CAD, Inventor, Vault), Bentley MicroStation, PLS-CADD.   
* Demonstrated capabilities of researching, decision making, and presenting to diverse audiences.
* Advanced MS Office Professional Skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
* Awareness of NESC, OSHA, ASCE, IEEE, etc.   

Closing Statement

 

Salary Grade: S4
Minimum: $86,386 
Midpoint: $107,982
 

At Omaha Public Power District, we¿re passionate about three things: power, the people who make it, and the people who rely on it.

WE ARE: Where the Light Starts. OPPD is the 12th-largest public power utility in the U.S., serving over 850,000 people across 5,000 square miles and 13 counties.

WE¿RE COMMITTED TO: Each other and the people we serve. This commitment drives us. We¿re dedicated to providing our communities with affordable, reliable, and environmentally sensitive energy services today, tomorrow, and well into the future.

OUR JOB: To provide power with a purpose. We have real impact - on people¿s lives, on the environment, and on the future of energy. We¿re always looking for bright, capable people who want an opportunity to lead from where you are¿wherever you are¿ and know that your ideas will be heard. If you want to be a source of real, positive change for the community and the people who live in this region, then working for a company acknowledged for caring about these same things is likely a priority for you as well.

Org Marketing Statement

 

EOE:  Protected Veterans/Disability

How To Apply

 

Apply online at www.oppd.com on or before 11/27/2024. 

Recruiter: Michael Fierro - mrfierro@oppd.com  #LI-MF

**PLEASE NOTE** - Your application has not been submitted unless you have applied for a specific requisition.  If you have not chosen a specific opening, your application will remain in 'DRAFT' form and will not be viewed by our Human Capital staff.

 

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Date Posted November 27, 2024
Date Closes January 26, 2025
Requisition 297754
Located In Omaha, NE
SOC Category 00-0000.00
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