Senior Distribution Engineer: Lead Projects & Standards

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

Job summary

Omaha Public Power District is seeking a Senior Distribution Engineer to lead customer-driven distribution work and manage complex projects. You will guide engineers, designers, field crews, and stakeholders, applying professional engineering judgment and shaping distribution standards while ensuring regulatory compliance.

The role emphasizes technical leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and mentoring across teams, with opportunities to influence outages, construction standards, and new

Qualifications

• Requires BS in Engineering; PE license or reciprocity within six months.
• Five years of engineering experience; Master's degree may count for up to two years.
• Demonstrated ability to execute complex studies and present clear recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Provide project management, design engineering, analysis, permitting, and cost estimates for major distribution projects.
• Deliver PE review and stamping when required.
• Lead technically complex projects and participate in cross-functional engineering teams.
• Ensure compliance with codes, standards, and internal policies.
• Serve as a technical expert in distribution design, metering, structural analysis, or other specialty areas.
• Mentor engineers, designers, field staff, and other stakeholders.
• Recommend improvements and respond to new technologies.

Skills

Project leadership

Engineering design

Regulatory compliance

Strong communication

Mentoring

Technical authority

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license or reciprocity

Master's degree in Engineering or Business

Tools

Ventyx

Cognos

AutoDesk

Bentley MicroStation

SharePoint

PLS-CADD

Job description

Omaha Public Power District is seeking a Senior Distribution Engineer to lead customer-driven distribution work and manage complex projects. You will guide engineers, designers, field crews, and stakeholders, applying professional engineering judgment and shaping distribution standards while ensuring regulatory compliance.

The role emphasizes technical leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and mentoring across teams, with opportunities to influence outages, construction standards, and new