Senior Transmission Architect & Strategy Leader

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

Job summary

Omaha Public Power District seeks a Senior Transmission Engineer to lead long-range planning, manage high-complexity studies, and guide major transmission projects. You will influence capital decisions, collaborate with public stakeholders, and ensure reliable expansion of the transmission network.

Key duties include overseeing workstreams, routing, and construction coordination, while driving engineering innovations and risk mitigation across the department.

Qualifications

• Registration as a Professional Engineer in Nebraska or ability to obtain Nebraska registration within 6 months.
• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering.
• Eight or more years of transmission or power system engineering experience with demonstrated senior level responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Shape long-term transmission system plans and lead high-complexity studies.
• Oversee major workstreams and guide transmission infrastructure projects.
• Represent OPPD at public outreach meetings and plan transmission routes.
• Manage construction activities for transmission towers and coordinate with stakeholders.
• Develop methodologies and tools to improve system reliability and performance.

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Job description

Omaha Public Power District seeks a Senior Transmission Engineer to lead long-range planning, manage high-complexity studies, and guide major transmission projects. You will influence capital decisions, collaborate with public stakeholders, and ensure reliable expansion of the transmission network.

Key duties include overseeing workstreams, routing, and construction coordination, while driving engineering innovations and risk mitigation across the department.