Electrical Design Engineer III

Omaha Public Power District; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 89,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

Omaha Public Power District is seeking an experienced electrical engineer to lead design development for capital projects and support plant upgrades. You will manage cost estimates, schedules, and procurement coordination while guiding technical teams across generation and utility facilities.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, 5+ years of engineering experience in power/industrial settings, and strong collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Five or more years of engineering experience in power generation, industrial facilities, utilities, manufacturing, or similar environments.
• Experience developing electrical engineering designs, calculations, specifications, and construction packages.
• Experience managing engineering project tasks, schedules, budgets, or capital improvement work.
• Knowledge of electrical power systems, industrial controls, instrumentation, or automation systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design development for moderate-scope capital projects, including engineering evaluations, calculations, specifications, drawings, installation packages, and commissioning support.
• Develop technical solutions for generation plant upgrades involving power distribution, control systems, instrumentation, DCS, and PLC-related applications.
• Perform engineering analyses and calculations to ensure designs meet codes, standards, operational requirements, and safety expectations.
• Manage assigned project workstreams by developing cost estimates, supporting business cases, tracking budgets, and maintaining schedules.
• Coordinate procurement activities with Supply Chain and support material evaluation, vendor engagement, and equipment selection.
• Lead construction management activities including contractor coordination, field support, progress reporting, and issue resolution.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, project management, and other engineering disciplines to deliver project objectives.
• Support development and improvement of engineering standards, procedures, and design practices.
• Mentor early-career engineers and provide technical guidance to support team development.
• Ensure project documentation, testing records, and engineering deliverables are completed and archived in accordance with OPPD requirements.

Skills

Electrical design

Project management

Communication

PE license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

DCS

PLC

Job description

What This Role Delivers

At OPPD, we power the communities we serve by providing safe, reliable, affordable, and environmentally responsible energy. As one of the nation's largest public power utilities, we invest in critical infrastructure and innovative solutions that strengthen reliability across our generation fleet and the communities that depend on it.

What You'll Do

• Lead electrical design development for moderate-scope capital projects, including engineering evaluations, calculations, specifications, drawings, installation packages, and commissioning support.
• Develop technical solutions for generation plant upgrades involving power distribution systems, control systems, instrumentation, DCS, and PLC-related applications.
• Perform engineering analyses and calculations to ensure designs meet applicable codes, standards, operational requirements, and safety expectations.
• Manage assigned project workstreams by developing cost estimates, supporting business cases, tracking budgets, and maintaining project schedules.
• Coordinate procurement activities with Supply Chain and support material evaluation, vendor engagement, and equipment selection.
• Lead construction management activities including contractor coordination, field support, progress reporting, and issue resolution.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, project management, and other engineering disciplines to deliver project objectives.
• Support development and improvement of engineering standards, procedures, and design practices.
• Mentor early-career engineers and provide technical guidance to support team development.
• Ensure project documentation, testing records, and engineering deliverables are completed and archived in accordance with OPPD requirements.

What You Will Bring

• Demonstrated ability to successfully complete essential duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

What Will Help You Stand Out

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Five (5) or more years of engineering experience in power generation, industrial facilities, utilities, manufacturing, or other complex infrastructure environments.
• Experience developing electrical engineering designs, calculations, technical specifications, and construction packages.
• Experience managing engineering project tasks, schedules, budgets, or capital improvement work.
• Knowledge of electrical power systems, industrial controls, instrumentation, or automation systems.
• Ability to effectively communicate technical information and collaborate across multiple stakeholder groups.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain.
• Experience supporting DCS, PLC, or industrial automation system upgrades.
• Experience with utility generation facilities, power plant systems, or large industrial capital projects.

Work Location

• Office: Work will be performed in a modern office environment amid normal conditions of dust, odors, fumes, and noises.
• Field: Work will be performed outside in a wide variety of weather conditions (snow, rain, heat, cold, wind, etc.), terrain, and other natural environmental hazards as well as pollen and other airborne allergens.
• Generation Plant: Work will be performed inside with exposure to industrial building conditions and may include extreme temperatures, odors, dust, gases, poor ventilation, and loud noise levels.
• Travel: Must be able to travel throughout the service territory and report to various locations in a timely manner as needed.

Work Environment

• Work will be performed in high traffic environments.
• Will work around energized high voltage electrical equipment.
• Will work in construction areas that present many physical hazards.
• Will work at heights.
• Will work in closed or confined spaces.
• Will work around asbestos and lead.

Strength Factor

Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.

Salary/Wage Info

• Grade: S5
• Minimum: $98,877
• Midpoint: $123,596

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

If you would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with OPPD, please email OPPD Talent Acquisition at [e-mail] .