Senior Mechanical Engineer — Power Plant Systems Lead

Omaha Public Power District; Nebraska City (NE); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Omaha Public Power District seeks a technical expert to provide high-level engineering leadership for its power generation facilities, aiming to improve system reliability and safety. You will guide complex troubleshooting, mentor early-career engineers, and ensure compliance with industry codes and standards.

Must hold a Bachelor of Science in Engineering, a PE license or reciprocity, and at least five years of experience with power plant design and operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering required.
• PE license or ability to obtain reciprocity.
• At least five years of engineering experience.
• Strong understanding of power plant system design and operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level engineering leadership for power generation facilities to improve reliability and safety.
• Lead complex troubleshooting efforts and mentor early-career engineers.
• Ensure adherence to industry codes and standards.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

System Health Monitoring

Technical Leadership

Project Management

Troubleshooting

Risk Assessment

Engineering Analysis

Mentorship

Power Plant Design

Regulatory Compliance

ASME Standards

OSHA Standards

NFPA Standards

Reliability-Centered Maintenance

Technical Writing

Decision Making

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

Omaha Public Power District seeks a technical expert to provide high-level engineering leadership for its power generation facilities, aiming to improve system reliability and safety. You will guide complex troubleshooting, mentor early-career engineers, and ensure compliance with industry codes and standards.

Must hold a Bachelor of Science in Engineering, a PE license or reciprocity, and at least five years of experience with power plant design and operations.