Power Generation Civil Engineer I

Omaha Public Power District; Nebraska City (NE); On-site; USD 74,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Omaha Public Power District is seeking a Power Generation Civil Engineer I to support the reliability, safety, and structural integrity of its generating stations. The role applies civil/structural principles to monitor equipment, assess basic issues, assist health monitoring, and support repair design efforts for projects like rigging beams, concrete repair, soil compaction, and liner reviews.

The position involves field and office work, cross‑functional collaboration with senior engineers, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering is required.
• Foundational understanding of structural engineering concepts is expected.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, and plant documentation is important.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills are needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform system health monitoring by learning assigned civil/structural components and identifying adverse trends.
• Support troubleshooting with condition evaluations and early-stage repair concepts.
• Participate in civil project management: scoping, documentation, estimating, coordination with senior engineers.
• Prepare calculations, drawings, and reports for structural components such as rigging beams and foundations.
• Monitor and document the condition of concrete structures, liners, soils, and other civil features.
• Contribute to continuous improvement to enhance civil/structural reliability and plant performance.

Skills

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Interpret drawings and plant docs

Analytical, communication, problem‑sol

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

What This Role Delivers

As a Power Generation Civil Engineer I at OPPD, you will support the reliability, safety, and structural integrity of OPPD's generating stations. You will apply foundational civil and structural engineering principles to monitor equipment and facility conditions, evaluate basic structural issues, assist in civil system health monitoring, and support repair design efforts. This role helps advance OPPD's mission of providing affordable, reliable, and environmentally responsible energy by contributing to plant infrastructure improvement projects such as rigging beam evaluations, concrete repair work, soil compaction assessment, and liner condition reviews.

Opportunity Profile

As a Power Generation Civil Engineer I at OPPD, you will support the reliability, safety, and structural integrity of OPPD's generating stations. You will apply foundational civil and structural engineering principles to monitor equipment and facility conditions, evaluate basic structural issues, assist in civil system health monitoring, and support repair design efforts. This role helps advance OPPD's mission of providing affordable, reliable, and environmentally responsible energy by contributing to plant infrastructure improvement projects such as rigging beam evaluations, concrete repair work, soil compaction assessment, and liner condition reviews.

What You'll Do

• Perform system health monitoring by learning assigned civil/structural components, identifying adverse trends, and recommending basic corrective actions.
• Support troubleshooting efforts that exceed maintenance capabilities by assisting with condition evaluations, structural assessments, and early-stage repair concepts.
• Participate in civil project management tasks including scoping, documentation, estimating, and coordinating with senior engineers on time-sensitive work.
• Prepare calculations, drawings, and reports for structural components such as rigging beams, foundations, and small repair packages.
• Assist in monitoring and documenting the condition of concrete structures, pond liners, soil compaction, and other plant civil features.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts by identifying opportunities to enhance civil/structural reliability and plant performance.

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 Civil Engineering
• Foundational understanding of structural engineering concepts
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, and plant documentation
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Exposure to concrete evaluation, structural repair methods, or soil analysis

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: S3

Minimum: $81,905

Midpoint: $102,381

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] .