Power Generation Engineer II

Omaha Public Power District; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 82,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Power Generation Engineer II at Omaha Public Power District is an independent engineering contributor within the Generation Engineering team. You will evaluate performance of power generation systems, troubleshoot issues, and develop engineering deliverables to improve reliability.

This role balances technical execution with growing leadership in project coordination, analysis, and cross-functional collaboration across sites, including Cass County and Turtle Creek.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Ability to independently analyze equipment performance.
• Strong problem-solving and technical judgment.
• Effective communication for presenting technical information.
• Ability to coordinate with cross-functional teams and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent engineering analysis to evaluate equipment performance and propose practical solutions.
• Support electrical control system logic updates, documentation improvements, and reliability enhancements.
• Troubleshoot electrical system issues that require engineering-level analysis beyond maintenance capabilities.
• Contribute to project planning by developing task estimates, tracking work, and coordinating with operations, maintenance, and project partners.
• Produce clear, accurate engineering documentation that supports technical decisions and project advancement.
• Recommend improvements to processes, workflows, or tools to strengthen system reliability and team efficiency.

Skills

Independent engineering analysis

Problem-solving

Communication

Cross-functional coordination

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Position Overview

The Power Generation Engineer II serves as an independent engineering contributor within OPPD's Generation Engineering team. Supporting OPPD's mission of reliable and environmentally responsible energy production, this role engages in engineering work across multiple sites including Cass County, Turtle Creek, Jones Street, and others. You will evaluate system performance, perform troubleshooting, contribute to generator and control system support, and develop engineering deliverables that enhance plant reliability. This role balances technical execution with growing leadership in project coordination and analysis.

The Impact You'll Have

• Conduct independent engineering analysis to evaluate equipment performance, identify root causes, and propose practical solutions.
• Support electrical control system logic updates, documentation improvements, and reliability enhancements.
• Troubleshoot electrical system issues that require engineering-level analysis beyond maintenance capabilities.
• Contribute to project planning by developing task estimates, tracking work, and coordinating with operations, maintenance, and project partners.
• Produce clear, accurate engineering documentation that supports technical decisions and project advancement.
• Recommend improvements to processes, workflows, or tools to strengthen system reliability and team efficiency.

What You’ll Bring

• Demonstrated ability to successfully complete essential duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

Preferred Experiences

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
• Demonstrated ability to perform independent engineering analysis.
• Strong problem-solving skills and technical judgment.
• Effective communication skills for presenting technical information.
• Ability to coordinate with cross-functional teams and manage multiple tasks.
• Experience analyzing generator systems, control logic, electrical equipment performance, or troubleshooting industrial systems.
• Exposure to project management practices or participation in equipment upgrade projects.

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 12th 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.

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] .