Asset Management Engineer I

Omaha Public Power District; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 74,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Omaha Public Power District is seeking an engineering-focused professional to support substation asset management. You will contribute to engineering analyses, document asset performance, and assist with project execution and budgeting.

The role emphasizes safety, reliability, and learning across the Asset Management team. Responsibilities include developing calculations, drawings, and reports while collaborating with colleagues to strengthen processes and maintain high standards of asset

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work effectively within a technical team.

Responsibilities

• Support engineering analyses and document asset performance.
• Assist with project execution and budget management.
• Develop technical calculations, drawings, and reports.
• Learn and apply safety and compliance requirements.
• Contribute to reliability risk identification and asset strategy.

Skills

Engineering fundamentals

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Position Overview

As part of OPPD's Asset Management team, you will support the safe, reliable, and strategic stewardship of substation related assets that power our community. OPPD's mission is to provide affordable, reliable, and environmentally responsible energy services. In this role, you'll contribute to that mission by supporting engineering analysis, documenting asset performance, assisting with project execution, and helping develop the foundation of long-term asset strategies. This position includes project management responsibilities and support of budget management.

Opportunity Profile

Position Overview

As part of OPPD's Asset Management team, you will support the safe, reliable, and strategic stewardship of substation related assets that power our community. OPPD's mission is to provide affordable, reliable, and environmentally responsible energy services. In this role, you'll contribute to that mission by supporting engineering analysis, documenting asset performance, assisting with project execution, and helping develop the foundation of long-term asset strategies. This position includes project management responsibilities and support of budget management.

The Impact You'll Have

• Support technical analysis and problem solving by applying foundational engineering principles to evaluate data, identify issues, and recommend basic solutions.
• Execute assigned tasks within project plans by completing defined engineering activities under guidance and ensuring accuracy and adherence to standards.
• Develop technical documentation including calculations, drawings, and reports that communicate engineering findings.
• Collaborate with team members to support project execution and learn established processes.
• Apply safety and compliance requirements across all engineering work.
• Support execution of OPPD's Asset Management roadmap through operational excellence activities.
• Contribute to reliability risk identification by analyzing asset performance, maintenance effectiveness, and emerging reliability risks.
• Support improvements in Transmission & Distribution reliability through maintenance strategy development and risk-based recommendations.
• Build foundational organizational awareness to help foster a high-reliability mindset.
• Support financial stewardship by learning financial analysis concepts, maintaining metrics, and reinforcing data integrity.

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 engineering.
• Foundational understanding of engineering principles.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a technical team.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Ability to manage assigned tasks reliably and with accuracy.
• Interest in learning project management and financial analysis concepts.
• Coursework or internship experience related to power systems, substations, or utility assets.
• Experience with data analysis tools or engineering documentation software.

Salary/Wage Info

• Grade: S3
• Minimum: $81,905
• Midpoint: $102,381

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 12 th 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.

EOE: Protected Veterans/Disability