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Omaha Public Power District Protection Engineer III in Elkhorn, Nebraska
The Omaha Public Power District (OPPD) plays a crucial role in powering a thriving and rapidly growing region, and we are committed to delivering reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy. As an Engineer III on the Protection & Automation Engineering team, you will serve as a senior technical resource responsible for advanced protection engineering, complex analysis, and mentoring of developing engineers. Your work will directly support grid reliability, operational excellence, and the safe integration of new technologies into OPPD's electric system.
The Impact You'll Have
Improve system reliability by leading advanced protection system design and application engineering across all OPPD facilities.
Support long-term grid performance by conducting expert-level reviews of relay operations and detailed outage investigations.
Strengthen operational stability by diagnosing and resolving complex system control or disturbance issues.
Accelerate clean energy transition by providing senior-level engineering for distributed resource interconnections and major generation upgrades.
Ensure compliance excellence by contributing to complex regulatory and technical documentation for system protection standards.
Improve system performance by identifying, evaluating, and guiding the adoption of new protection technologies.
Enhance team capability by mentoring junior engineers and sharing technical expertise.
Support emergency readiness by providing expert assistance during system events.
What You'll Bring
Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering
At least four years of protection engineering experience in substation, transmission, or distribution systems.
Valid driver's license.
Preferred
Co-op, internship, or prior utility engineering experience.
Strong communication skills, leadership abilities, and commitment to continuous improvement.
Successful completion of the FE exam or current PE registration (or ability to obtain within six months).
Type of Work: .
Non-Shift Work
Time Demands:
Essential Position: This position will be required to report to work when business continuity needs are emergent and may be required to work hours beyond an employee's normal shift.
This position must be available for overtime work and callouts as required to ensure continuance of efficient operation.
Work Location:
Office: Work will be performed in a modern office environment amid normal conditions of dust, odors, fumes, and noises.
Field: Work will be performed outside in a wide variety of weather conditions (snow, rain, heat, cold, wind, etc.), terrain, and other natural environmental hazards as well as pollen and other airborne allergens.
Work Environment: Choose all that apply.
Work will be performed in high traffic environments.
Will work around energies high voltage electrical equipment.
Will work in construction areas that present many physical hazards.
Will work at heights.
Physical Demands:
Minimal physical effort typically found in clerical work. Primarily sedentary, may occasionally lift and carry light objects. Walking and/or standing as needed and minimal.
Light to moderate physical effort that includes frequent standing or walking or maintaining arms and hands in the same position for repetitive tasks. Frequently works with light objects and light hand tools.
Grade: S5
Minimum: $98,877
Midpoint: $123,596
At Omaha Public Power District, we're passionate about three things: power, the people who make it, and the people who rely on it.
WE ARE: Where the Light Starts. OPPD is the 12th largest public power utility in the U.S., serving over 850,000 people across 5,000 square miles and 13 counties.
WE ARE COMMITTED TO: Each other and the people we serve. This commitment drives us. We're dedicated to providing our communities with affordable, reliable, and environmentally sensitive energy services today, tomorrow, and well into the future.
OUR JOB: To provide power with a purpose. We have real impact - on people's lives, on the environment, and on the future of energy. We're always looking for bright, capable people who want an opportunity to lead from where you are-wherever you are- and know that your ideas will be heard. If you want to be a source of real, positive change for the community and the people who live in this region, then working for a company that is acknowledged for caring about these same things is likely a priority for you as well
EOE: Protected Veterans/Disability
Apply online at www.oppd.com on or before May 1.
Recruiter: Michael Fierro - mrfierro@oppd.com #L I-MF