Power Generation Mechanical Engineer III

Omaha Public Power District; Nebraska City (NE); On-site; USD 89,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

Omaha Public Power District seeks a Power Generation Mechanical Engineer III to provide advanced technical leadership for its generating units. You will act as a subject‑matter expert for major equipment and systems, lead complex troubleshooting and root‑cause analyses, manage significant project components, and mentor early‑career engineers.

Your work includes planning and executing major equipment upgrades and refining standards that improve consistency and performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 5+ years 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.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a subject‑matter expert for turbines, boilers, pumps, and water systems, guiding lifecycle plans and risk mitigation strategies.
• Evaluate data from inspections, vibration, thermography, and chemistry trends to improve reliability and implement corrective actions.
• Lead complex troubleshooting by directing investigations on high-impact issues and mentoring others in structured problem solving.
• Plan and implement major project work including scoping, budgeting, scheduling, installation planning, and construction coordination.
• Develop and refine standards by updating procedures, specifications, and best practices; conduct QA/QC and align cross‑discipline teams.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Data analysis

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

What This Role Delivers

Power Generation Mechanical Engineer III provides advanced technical leadership to ensure long-term reliability and efficient operation of OPPD's generating units. You will act as a subject‑matter expert for major equipment and systems, lead complex troubleshooting and root‑cause analyses, manage significant project components, and mentor early‑career engineers. Your work includes planning and executing major equipment upgrades and refining standards that improve consistency and performance.

What You'll Do

• Serve as a subject‑matter expert for assigned turbines, boilers, pumps, and water systems, guiding lifecycle plans and risk mitigation strategies.
• Strengthen equipment and system health by evaluating multi‑source data from inspections, vibration, thermography, and chemistry trends, and implementing corrective actions that improve reliability.
• Lead complex troubleshooting by directing investigations on emergent and high‑impact issues, mentoring others in structured problem solving, and ensuring sustainable fixes.
• Plan and implement major project work, including scoping, budgeting, scheduling, installation planning, and construction coordination for large or time‑sensitive upgrades.
• Develop and refine standards by updating procedures, specifications, and best practices; conduct QA/QC on peer work; and facilitate cross‑discipline alignment.

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
• 5+ years 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

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] .