Mechanical Engineer III

Position Overview

Omaha Public Power District (OPPD) provides affordable, reliable, and environmentally responsible energy to the communities we serve. As a publicly owned utility, OPPD is committed to operational excellence, innovation, and ensuring the long‑term reliability of our generation fleet for our customer‑owners.

As a Mechanical Engineer III, you will provide advanced engineering support for complex power generation systems. You will own assigned systems and equipment, deliver in‑depth technical analysis, support large and time‑sensitive projects, and lead troubleshooting for emergent plant issues. This position offers the opportunity to apply broad engineering principles, guide system performance improvements, and contribute significantly to the reliability and efficiency of OPPD's generating stations.

• Monitor system health, identify critical reliability risks, and develop corrective actions to support reliable plant operations
• Perform advanced diagnostic evaluations and apply broad engineering principles to solve complex system issues
• Maintain deep system expertise, including operating modes, historical trends, maintenance strategies, and failure modes
• Support and guide the execution of large, complex, or time‑sensitive projects using established project management practices
• Lead complex troubleshooting beyond the capabilities of Maintenance and Operations teams
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and environmental regulations
• Promote safe, reliable, and efficient operation of assigned systems and projects

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering
• Minimum of two years of engineering experience (Master's degree may count for up to two years)
• Understanding of engineering codes, regulations, and discipline‑specific standards
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to adapt to varying audiences
• Valid driver's license

• Experience with Ventyx (Asset Suite), Cognos, Auto Desk tools, Bentley Micro Station, or People Soft
• EIT/FE, PE, or other relevant engineering certifications
• Degree aligned with power generation
• Master's degree in Engineering or Business
• Demonstrated ability to research issues, evaluate alternatives, and present recommendations
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Exposure to power plant operations or maintenance
• Knowledge of power generation codes, standards, and regulations

Non-Shift Work

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. This position must maintain 24-hour availability for technical and professional assistance, emergency response, and direction of remedial action in response to such emergencies, as well as maintain availability as required for on-call duty.

Work will be performed in a modern office environment amid normal conditions of dust, odors, fumes, and noises.

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 will be performed inside with exposure to industrial building conditions and will be exposed to extreme temperatures, odors, dust, gases, poor ventilation and exposure to sounds. Noise levels may require shouting to be heard.

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 l work in closed or confined spaces. Will work around asbestos and lead.

typically found in clerical work. Primarily sedentary, may occasionally lift and carry light objects. Walking and/or standing as needed and minimal.

that includes frequent standing…