Senior Automation Engineer - Power Systems & SCADA

Omaha Public Power District; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 99,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Omaha Public Power District seeks a Senior Automation Engineer to guide automation and control engineering strategy across substation, transmission, and distribution systems. You will lead major workstreams, mentor staff, and ensure technical excellence with strong knowledge of 3-phase power and SCADA technologies.

You will review designs, support long-term automation strategies, and ensure NERC compliance while traveling to diverse sites in the service territory as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• PE license or eligible within 6 months preferred.
• 8+ years of relevant engineering experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for automation, SCADA, integration, and protection engineering districtwide.
• Oversee major engineering project components, ensuring scope and schedule alignment.
• Review and seal technical engineering designs and documentation.

Skills

3-phase power systems

SCADA technologies

Automation design

Engineering leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SCADA

Job description

Omaha Public Power District seeks a Senior Automation Engineer to guide automation and control engineering strategy across substation, transmission, and distribution systems. You will lead major workstreams, mentor staff, and ensure technical excellence with strong knowledge of 3-phase power and SCADA technologies.

You will review designs, support long-term automation strategies, and ensure NERC compliance while traveling to diverse sites in the service territory as needed.