Asset Management Engineer II

Omaha Public Power District; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 82,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Omaha Public Power District is seeking a technically skilled asset management engineer to support independent analysis, project planning, and the ongoing improvement of asset programs. The role involves coordinating budgets, delivering engineering outputs, and driving reliability initiatives for critical substation assets.

Preferred candidates hold a bachelor’s degree in engineering and have experience with utility asset management, risk-based decision-making, and data-driven analysis for

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to complete essential duties with or without accommodation.
• A valid driver's license to operate company vehicle(s).
• Experience with asset management or reliability-centered maintenance is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform independent engineering analysis by evaluating system performance and diagnosing root causes.
• Contribute to project planning with task estimates and progress tracking.
• Produce accurate engineering documentation and design outputs for decisions.
• Support process improvements to enhance reliability and technical quality.
• Communicate technical information clearly to project teams and stakeholders.
• Advance asset management roadmap implementation and risk-based recommendations.
• Coordinate reliability efforts across Transmission & Distribution and maintenance strategies.
• Conduct financial analysis using data analytics to support budgeting and investment needs.

Skills

Engineering analysis

Project planning

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Position Overview

OPPD's Asset Management team ensures the long-term reliability and performance of critical substation assets that serve our customers. With a mission centered on safe, reliable, and sustainable energy, this role supports independent engineering analysis, project planning, and ongoing improvement of asset management programs. The position includes project management responsibilities and coordination of budget-related activities.

The Impact You'll Have

• Perform independent engineering analysis by evaluating system performance, diagnosing root causes, and proposing practical solutions with minimal supervision.

• Contribute to project planning and execution through task estimates, progress tracking, and cross¿functional coordination.

• Produce accurate engineering documentation and design outputs that inform decisions and project advancement.

• Support process improvements to enhance reliability, streamline workflows, and elevate technical quality.

• Communicate technical information clearly to project teams and stakeholders.

• Advance operational excellence by contributing to the implementation of OPPD's Asset Management roadmap.

• Evaluate and communicate reliability risks by interpreting asset performance data and identifying health-related conditions.

• Coordinate Transmission & Distribution reliability efforts, supporting optimized maintenance strategies and risk-based recommendations.

• Promote reliability culture through sound decision-making and strong system understanding.

• Perform financial analysis using data analytics to support prioritization and long-term investment needs.

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.

• Experience with utility asset management, power system equipment, or substation operations.

• Familiarity with risk-based decision-making or reliability-centered maintenance.

• Experience with financial or data-driven analysis related to capital and maintenance planning.

Salary/Wage Info

Grade: S4

Minimum: $90,759

Midpoint: $113,449

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.

EOE: Protected Veterans/Disability