Power Plant Reliability 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

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.