Automation Engineer II — SCADA & Substation Systems

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

Job summary

Omaha Public Power District seeks an Automation Engineer II to support design, operation, and reliability of the district's automation and control systems. You will contribute to substation automation and SCADA functionality while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

The role requires knowledge of 3-phase power, electrical schematics, and regular use of SCADA systems, with opportunities to analyze data, identify improvements, and develop engineering deliverables for planning and execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 2+ years of relevant engineering experience.
• Knowledge of 3-phase power and electrical schematics.
• Experience with SCADA systems.
• Ability to analyze operational data and provide actionable insights.
• Experience with substation automation designs or relay coordination.
• Familiarity with SCADA protocols (DNP3, Modbus, etc.).
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate cross-functional engineering tasks.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate automation and protection systems of moderate complexity, including SCADA values and basic relay commands.
• Analyze operational data (including SCADA and SER), identify trends, and document findings to support corrective actions.
• Apply utility automation methods and protocols to enhance system reliability and data accuracy.
• Develop engineering deliverables that support project planning, execution, and decision making.
• Identify process-improvement opportunities and contribute to enhancements in technical quality and workflow efficiency.
• Support compliance activities and apply working knowledge of IT/OT integration concepts.

Skills

3-phase power

SCADA systems

Electrical schematics

Data analysis

Protection coordination

Cross-functional coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SCADA software

Job description

Omaha Public Power District seeks an Automation Engineer II to support design, operation, and reliability of the district's automation and control systems. You will contribute to substation automation and SCADA functionality while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

The role requires knowledge of 3-phase power, electrical schematics, and regular use of SCADA systems, with opportunities to analyze data, identify improvements, and develop engineering deliverables for planning and execution.