Power Generation Civil Engineer III

Omaha Public Power District; Nebraska City (NE); On-site; USD 99,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Omaha Public Power District in Nebraska City is seeking a Power Generation Civil Engineer III to partner with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to ensure long-term structural reliability of generating facilities.

You will apply advanced engineering judgment to analyze civil/structural systems and lead major repair and upgrade projects, focusing on foundations, rigging beams, structural supports, concrete structures, pond liners, and erosion-control systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering is required.
• Strong expertise in structural analysis and repair design is expected.
• Experience leading large civil/structural upgrades or erosion-control projects is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as SME for assigned structural systems and understand configurations, history, failure modes, and lifecycle strategies.
• Evaluate and strengthen structural health via inspections, on-site assessments, and mitigation planning.
• Lead complex troubleshooting of high-impact civil/structural issues using advanced diagnostic methods and guide teams.

Skills

Civil/structural engineering

Project leadership

Troubleshooting

Lifecycle management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

What This Role Delivers

Power Generation Civil Engineer III partners with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to ensure long-term structural reliability of OPPD's generating facilities. This position applies advanced engineering judgment to analyze civil/structural systems, lead major repair and upgrade projects, and guide technical decision‑making related to foundations, rigging beams, structural supports, concrete structures, pond liners, and erosion-control systems. The role also mentors early‑career engineers and contributes to enhancing OPPD's engineering standards and lifecycle management strategies.

Opportunity Profile

What This Role Delivers

Power Generation Civil Engineer III partners with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to ensure long-term structural reliability of OPPD's generating facilities. This position applies advanced engineering judgment to analyze civil/structural systems, lead major repair and upgrade projects, and guide technical decision‑making related to foundations, rigging beams, structural supports, concrete structures, pond liners, and erosion-control systems. The role also mentors early‑career engineers and contributes to enhancing OPPD's engineering standards and lifecycle management strategies.

What You'll Do

• Serve as a subject matter expert for assigned structural systems by understanding configurations, historical issues, failure modes, and lifecycle strategies.
• Evaluate and strengthen equipment and structural system health by analyzing inspection data, performing on‑site condition assessments, and developing mitigation strategies for emerging risks.
• Lead complex troubleshooting of high-impact civil/structural issues, applying advanced diagnostic methods and guiding others in systematic problem‑solving.
• Plan and implement major repair and upgrade projects, including budgeting, scheduling, design, construction coordination, and configuration control.
• Develop or refine structural engineering standards, specifications, and best practices to enhance consistency and improve plant reliability.
• Mentor Engineer I and II teammates and coordinate cross¿discipline collaboration among engineering, construction, and operations teams.

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
• 5+ years civil/structural engineering experience, ideally in industrial or power generation settings
• Strong expertise in structural analysis, concrete repair design, rigging beam design, and soil/liner evaluations
• Demonstrated ability to lead engineering tasks and oversee complex field work
• Experience leading large civil/structural upgrades or erosion-control 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 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].