Lead Mechanical Design Engineer: Power Plant Upgrades

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

Job summary

The Lead Mechanical Design Engineer at Omaha Public Power District leads major capital upgrades and system improvements at fossil-fuel generating stations, designing mechanical systems, evaluating equipment, and delivering projects involving turbines, heat-exchangers, pumps, piping, and plant support systems.

You will direct engineering teams, provide technical leadership, manage budgets and schedules, oversee procurement and field construction, and drive process improvements while adhering to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering is required.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer in Nebraska or ability to obtain within 6 months through reciprocity and experience.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily engineering team operations by assigning work and monitoring progress.
• Provide technical leadership and design oversight for major power plant projects including mechanical systems and testing.
• Lead project management activities: budgets, scopes, schedules, and resources.
• Oversee procurement and construction management activities and field oversight.
• Drive continuous improvement to strengthen processes, standards, and team performance.
• Guide reviews and ensure adherence to industry codes and best practices for fossil plant upgrades.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Project management

Communication skills

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

The Lead Mechanical Design Engineer at Omaha Public Power District leads major capital upgrades and system improvements at fossil-fuel generating stations, designing mechanical systems, evaluating equipment, and delivering projects involving turbines, heat-exchangers, pumps, piping, and plant support systems.

You will direct engineering teams, provide technical leadership, manage budgets and schedules, oversee procurement and field construction, and drive process improvements while adhering to