Substation Modification & Compliance Engineer III

Omaha Public Power District; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 89,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

OPPD seeks a Substation Modification & Compliance Engineer III in Omaha to lead maintenance coordination, documentation, and compliance for substations. You will analyze breaker, transformer, and oil test results, work with manufacturers, and guide junior engineers.

This role supports NERC/SIP compliance, updates Cascade asset configurations, and helps refine standards while coordinating outage planning and generating audit-ready reports.

Qualifications

• Electrical engineering degree required or preferred.
• Experience with substation maintenance planning and compliance is a plus.
• Familiarity with NERC/SIP standards preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead evaluation of breaker, transformer, and oil test results and propose corrective actions.
• Manage and improve the Protection System Maintenance Program with scheduling and audit-ready documentation.
• Update Cascade asset configurations to reflect accurate settings and reliability.
• Plan maintenance and outages in collaboration with Field Supervisors to balance resources.

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

Cascade

Job description

Opportunity Profile

Position Overview

As a Substation Modification & Compliance Engineer III at OPPD, you will serve as a technical leader supporting advanced maintenance coordination, documentation, and compliance for OPPD's substations. You will analyze and validate breaker, transformer, oil test results, collaborate with manufacturers on specialized maintenance needs, and help refine departmental standards. You will lead portions of the Protection System Maintenance Program, ensure accurate Cascade asset configuration, and provide technical guidance to junior engineers while supporting OPPD's NERC/SIP compliance obligations.

The Impact You'll Have

• Lead evaluation of complex breaker, transformer, and oil test results and develop corrective action plans
• Execute and refine the Protection System Maintenance Program by scheduling work, monitoring progress, and maintaining audit-ready documentation
• Analyze and update asset parameters in Cascade to ensure accurate configuration and support maintenance reliability
• Collaborate with Field Supervisors to plan maintenance and outage schedules that balance system needs and resource availability
• Develop engineering analyses, design packages, and cost estimates that support substation modifications and maintenance tasks
• Produce detailed maintenance metrics, analytics, and reports that strengthen planning and improve program performance
• Prepare and support NERC, SIP, EPA, and environmental oil compliance documentation, including contribution to official audit responses
• Mentor Engineers I and II and improve departmental standards, processes, and consistency

What You'll Bring

• Demonstrated ability to successfully complete essential duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
• A valid driver's license to operate company vehicle(s).

Preferred Experiences

• Degree in Electrical Engineering

Salary/Wage Info

Grade: S5

Minimum: $98,877

Midpoint: $123,596

Our Culture & Mission

At Omaha Public Power District, everything starts with people: our teams, our communities, and the customer owners who count on us. As the 12 th largest public power utility in the U.S., we serve more than 900,000 people across 13 counties, and we take that responsibility seriously.

We lead with integrity, support one another, and do what's right; because how we serve matters just as much as what we deliver. Our goal is simple: provide affordable, reliable, and environmentally responsible energy today and for generations to come.

We create power with purpose. Your work here has real impact on families, on the environment, and on the future of energy. And we believe great ideas can come from anywhere.

If you want to be part of a team that takes care of the community and the people who serve it, you're in the right place. We back up our mission by taking care of our employees, too, which is why our benefits are among the most comprehensive and competitive in the region.

EOE: Protected Veterans/Disability