Electrical Engineer II - Automation

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

What This Role Delivers

Automation Engineer II professionals at OPPD independently execute engineering assignments that support the design, operation, and reliability of the district's automation and control systems. This role contributes to the advancement of substation automation, SCADA functionality, and protection system coordination across distribution and transmission levels. You will work with cross-functional teams, analyze operational data, and identify reliability and performance improvements. Knowledge of 3-phase power, electrical schematics, and regular use of SCADA systems is required.

Opportunity Profile

What This Role Delivers

Automation Engineer II professionals at OPPD independently execute engineering assignments that support the design, operation, and reliability of the district's automation and control systems. This role contributes to the advancement of substation automation, SCADA functionality, and protection system coordination across distribution and transmission levels. You will work with cross-functional teams, analyze operational data, and identify reliability and performance improvements. Knowledge of 3-phase power, electrical schematics, and regular use of SCADA systems is required.

What You'll Do

• 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.

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 or related field
• 2+ years of relevant engineering experience
• Working knowledge of 3¿phase power and electrical schematics
• Experience working with SCADA systems
• Ability to analyze operational data and provide actionable insights
• Experience with substation automation designs or relay coordination
• Familiarity with common SCADA protocols (DNP3, Modbus, etc.)
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate cross-functional engineering tasks

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.
• 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.

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: 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 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

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] .