Lead Civil Design Engineer - Plant Structural Upgrades

Omaha Public Power District; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 121,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

Omaha Public Power District seeks a Lead Civil Design Engineer to provide structural engineering leadership for capital upgrade projects at fossil fuel generating stations. You will design foundations, pipe/equipment supports, retaining structures, and erosion-control solutions, guiding projects from inception to closeout.

The role emphasizes leading engineering teams, coordinating complex project activities, budgeting, procurement, and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Qualifications

• Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Nebraska or ability to obtain Nebraska registration within 6 months.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with structural emphasis or closely related field.
• Experience in structural design, analysis, and engineering for industrial or power-generation facilities.
• Proven ability to lead engineering teams and coordinate complex project activities.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily engineering team operations by assigning work, monitoring progress, and ensuring alignment with project priorities and OPPD's strategic objectives.
• Guide technical execution and engineering design quality, reviewing outputs such as calculations, structural analyses, drawings, specifications, foundation plans, pipe support layouts, erosion-mitigation designs, and soil compaction evaluations.
• Lead design activities for major capital projects, ensuring appropriate structural solutions for new systems, equipment upgrades, industrial structures, and plant facility modifications.
• Manage project workstreams from concept through completion including scope development, budgeting, material ordering, scheduling, contractor coordination, construction oversight, and project closeout.
• Coordinate team workload, manage manpower allocation, and ensure delivery of high-quality engineering packages on time and within scope.
• Oversee procurement activities, review vendor submittals, and ensure compliance with industry standards, internal specifications, and best practices.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives by evaluating processes, tools, and industry advancements to enhance team performance and facility reliability.
• Support the growth and development of engineers at all levels by providing coaching, feedback, and informal leadership that strengthens team capability and fosters an inclusive, high-performing culture.

Skills

Leadership

Strong communication and collaboration

Team collaboration

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with structural emphasis

Job description

Omaha Public Power District seeks a Lead Civil Design Engineer to provide structural engineering leadership for capital upgrade projects at fossil fuel generating stations. You will design foundations, pipe/equipment supports, retaining structures, and erosion-control solutions, guiding projects from inception to closeout.

The role emphasizes leading engineering teams, coordinating complex project activities, budgeting, procurement, and ensuring compliance with industry standards.