Team Lead – Distribution Engineer

Omaha Public Power District; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 121,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

Omaha Public Power District is seeking a Lead Distribution Engineer–Customer to join our Distribution Engineering team in Omaha, NE. You will guide engineering execution, ensure design standard consistency, and support our largest commercial and industrial customers with reliable, high‑quality engineering solutions.

The role emphasizes leadership, technical oversight, mentoring, and collaboration with cross‑functional teams to strengthen system reliability while maintaining safety and regulatory

Qualifications

• Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Nebraska or ability to obtain Nebraska registration within 6 months through reciprocity and experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or closely related discipline.
• Extensive utility distribution engineering experience and proven ability to review/approve engineering work.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve engineering designs, work orders, and technical packages to ensure accuracy, compliance, and adherence to OPPD standards.
• Lead and facilitate cross-functional meetings to align project priorities, timelines, and customer needs.
• Drive improvements in engineering processes, tools, and workflows to enhance productivity and effectiveness.
• Mentor and support engineers at all levels to build technical capability and high team performance.
• Coordinate workload distribution and monitor project progress to ensure scope, schedule, and quality expectations.

Skills

Leadership experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Mentoring/coaching

Engineering design review

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer (Nebraska)

Job description

Opportunity Profile

Position Overview

The Lead Distribution Engineer – Customer is a key member of OPPD’s Distribution Engineering team, supporting OPPD’s mission to deliver affordable, reliable, and environmentally sensitive energy services to the community. This role provides advanced technical expertise, oversees engineering quality, reviews and signs off on completed work, and leads coordination efforts with cross-functional teams. The Lead Distribution Engineer also plays a critical role in supporting OPPD’s largest commercial and industrial customers, ensuring their complex needs are addressed through reliable designs, responsive collaboration, and high-quality engineering solutions. You will guide engineering execution, ensure consistency in design standards, and help strengthen system reliability through effective leadership and decision-making

The Impact You’ll Have

• Review and approve engineering designs, work orders, and technical packages to ensure accuracy, compliance, and adherence to OPPD standards.
• Lead and facilitate cross-functional meetings across departments to align on project priorities, timelines, and customer needs.
• Drive improvements in engineering processes, tools, and workflows that enhance team productivity and operational effectiveness.
• Mentor and support engineers at all levels, helping build technical capability, consistency, and high team performance.
• Support key organizational initiatives, contributing technical insight and representing the distribution engineering perspective.
• Coordinate workload distribution, monitor project progress, and ensure resources are aligned with scope, schedule, and quality expectations.
• Engage in customer-facing initiatives as needed to support project delivery and strengthen customer experience.
• Oversee quality assurance and quality control activities to ensure reliable construction, design integrity, and safe system operation.

What You’ll Bring

• Demonstrated ability to successfully complete essential duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Nebraska or ability to obtain Nebraska registration within 6 months through reciprocity and relevant experience.

Preferred Experiences

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a closely related discipline.
• Extensive utility distribution engineering experience.
• Demonstrated ability to review and approve engineering work, ensuring compliance and technical accuracy.
• Strong understanding of distribution system design, standards, construction practices, and operational considerations.
• Proven experience coordinating projects and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to guide, mentor, and support engineering team members.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and advancing team effectiveness.Ability to support storm response, restoration, and emergency operations when needed.
• Leadership experience within engineering teams or in a senior technical role.
• Familiarity with process improvement, QA/QC practices, and design standardization initiatives.

Salary/Wage Info

Grade: S7

Minimum: $121,013

Midpoint: $151,266

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 12th 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

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