Substation Asset Management Engineer I

Omaha Public Power District; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 74,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

OPPD’s Asset Management team seeks an engineer-in-training or early-career professional to support safety, reliability, and strategic stewardship of substation assets that power communities across our region. You will assist with engineering analysis, document asset performance, and help execute projects while learning long-term asset strategies.

You’ll contribute to budget support, develop technical documentation, and collaborate with a team to improve transmission and distribution reliability

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to successfully complete essential duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Foundational understanding of engineering principles.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a technical team.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Interest in learning project management and financial analysis concepts.

Responsibilities

• Support technical analysis and problem solving by applying foundational engineering principles to evaluate data, identify issues, and recommend basic solutions.
• Execute assigned tasks within project plans by completing defined engineering activities under guidance and ensuring accuracy and adherence to standards.
• Develop technical documentation including calculations, drawings, and reports that communicate engineering findings.
• Collaborate with team members to support project execution and learn established processes.
• Apply safety and compliance requirements across all engineering work.
• Support execution of OPPD's Asset Management roadmap through operational excellence activities.

Skills

Driver's license

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Data analysis tools

Engineering documentation software

Job description

OPPD’s Asset Management team seeks an engineer-in-training or early-career professional to support safety, reliability, and strategic stewardship of substation assets that power communities across our region. You will assist with engineering analysis, document asset performance, and help execute projects while learning long-term asset strategies.

You’ll contribute to budget support, develop technical documentation, and collaborate with a team to improve transmission and distribution reliability