Substation Engineer I: Power Systems & Relay Basics

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Omaha Public Power District is seeking an Electrical Substation Engineer I to support safe, reliable power system operation and substation design activities. You will gain hands-on experience with protective relays, equipment design, and project documentation while contributing to critical system reliability.

In this early-career role, you will learn from senior engineers, participate in safety reviews, and help plan small projects such as relay replacements and equipment modifications within a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering is required.
• Foundational understanding of electrical power systems.
• Ability to read one-line diagrams and schematics.
• Familiarity with SCADA concepts and industrial control systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare drawings, calculations, and documentation for relay replacements, equipment updates, and small facility modifications.
• Assist with basic analysis and troubleshooting of system protection and operational issues by gathering and reviewing data.
• Learn protective relay concepts and participate in training and quality reviews to develop design accuracy.
• Contribute to project scoping discussions, including estimating, material identification, and schedule awareness under senior engineer guidance.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Schematics reading

SCADA familiarity

Relay knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Omaha Public Power District is seeking an Electrical Substation Engineer I to support safe, reliable power system operation and substation design activities. You will gain hands-on experience with protective relays, equipment design, and project documentation while contributing to critical system reliability.

In this early-career role, you will learn from senior engineers, participate in safety reviews, and help plan small projects such as relay replacements and equipment modifications within a