Power Generation Mechanical Engineer II

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

Job summary

Omaha Public Power District seeks a Power Generation Mechanical Engineer II to strengthen equipment reliability and support continuous plant operation. You will develop expertise in turbines, boilers, pumps, and water systems, analyze inspections and test results, and lead upgrades to improve asset performance.

You will collaborate across operations, maintenance, and project teams to minimize outages and ensure safe, efficient power generation.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to complete essential duties with or without accommodation.
• 2+ years of engineering experience, preferably in industrial or power settings.
• Ability to perform structural calculations and field evaluations.
• Experience with concrete repair design, rigging structures, or similar assessments.
• Strong communication skills for cross-functional project coordination.

Responsibilities

• Develop equipment and system expertise to support lifecycle management of critical assets.
• Analyze health data, trends, inspections, and tests to identify reliability risks and mitigation plans.
• Support complex troubleshooting and coordinate cross-functional resolution with documented corrective actions.
• Lead upgrades and modifications, scope/estimate and maintain documentation control.
• Produce calculations, specifications, and execution packages for timely project delivery.

Skills

Strong communication

Project coordination

Multitasking

Reliability analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

What This Role Delivers

Power Generation Mechanical Engineer II professionals at OPPD perform independent mechanical engineering that strengthens equipment reliability and continuous plant operation. You'll develop subject-matter expertise in assigned systems such as turbines, boilers, pumps, and water treatment/cooling systems, analyze inspections and test results, lead focused upgrades, and collaborate across operations, maintenance, and project teams. Your work advances OPPD's mission by minimizing unplanned outages and improving asset performance.

Opportunity Profile

What This Role Delivers

Power Generation Mechanical Engineer II professionals at OPPD perform independent mechanical engineering that strengthens equipment reliability and continuous plant operation. You'll develop subject-matter expertise in assigned systems such as turbines, boilers, pumps, and water treatment/cooling systems, analyze inspections and test results, lead focused upgrades, and collaborate across operations, maintenance, and project teams. Your work advances OPPD's mission by minimizing unplanned outages and improving asset performance.

What You’ll Do

• Develop equipment and system expertise, building knowledge of principles, configurations, failure modes, and maintenance strategies to support lifecycle management of critical assets.
• Analyze equipment health by reviewing operational data, vibration/temperature trends, inspections, and test reports to identify reliability risks and recommend mitigation plans.
• Support complex troubleshooting through advanced diagnostics on issues that exceed maintenance/operations capability; coordinate cross-functional resolution and document corrective actions.
• Lead equipment upgrades and modifications by scoping, estimating, and implementing reliability improvements; maintain configuration control of technical documentation.
• Enhance engineering deliverables by producing clear calculations, specifications, and execution packages that enable timely, high-quality project delivery.

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 Mechanical Engineering
• 2+ years experience in engineering, preferably in industrial or power settings
• Ability to perform structural calculations, field evaluations, and repair recommendations
• Strong communication skills to support cross-functional project coordination
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and deliver consistent work quality
• Experience with structural inspections, concrete repair design, or rigging structure assessments

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: 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 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].