Senior Power Generation Engineer: Reliability & Upgrades

Omaha Public Power District; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 110,000 - 137,000; Full time

Job summary

Omaha Public Power District in Nebraska is seeking a Senior Power Generation Engineer to provide expert engineering guidance across multiple generation sites, lead system health strategies, and manage large-scale upgrades and high-risk projects.

This role requires deep technical expertise, the ability to mentor engineers, and a track record of improving reliability in generators, electrical equipment, and plant control systems.

Qualifications

• Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Nebraska or ability to obtain Nebraska registration within 6 months through reciprocity and relevant experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Extensive engineering experience (typically 8+ years) in power generation or industrial electrical systems.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex technical efforts and mentor engineers.
• Strong capability in system troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and equipment reliability strategies.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to influence across disciplines.
• Experience leading cross-functional, high-risk, or time-sensitive projects.
• Expertise in generator reliability management, electrical protection systems, or advanced control logic.
• Experience developing engineering standards, tools, or organizational processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical strategy and decision-making for complex engineering challenges and long-term reliability needs.
• Direct the planning, budgeting, and execution of major equipment upgrades or modifications.
• Drive improvements in plant electric control systems, including logic updates and configuration control.
• Conduct and lead resolution of the most complex, high-impact troubleshooting efforts.
• Lead system health monitoring by analyzing data trends, inspections, and tests to identify emerging reliability risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Enhance engineering workflows, tools, and methodologies to advance organizational capability.
• Mentor engineering staff, providing coaching and technical leadership that builds long-term talent and organizational strength.
• Oversee engineering workstreams and coordinate efforts across disciplines to ensure cohesive, high-quality project execution.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Troubleshooting

System health analysis

Data interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Omaha Public Power District in Nebraska is seeking a Senior Power Generation Engineer to provide expert engineering guidance across multiple generation sites, lead system health strategies, and manage large-scale upgrades and high-risk projects.

This role requires deep technical expertise, the ability to mentor engineers, and a track record of improving reliability in generators, electrical equipment, and plant control systems.