Senior Mechanical Engineer Job Nebraska City area,Nebraska USA,Engineering

Position Overview

Omaha Public Power District (OPPD) delivers 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 long-term reliability and resilience across all generating assets.

Opportunity Profile

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will serve as a technical expert and provide high-level engineering leadership for OPPD's power generation facilities. You will establish engineering standards, lead multi-disciplinary efforts to improve system reliability, develop advanced technical solutions, and perform complex evaluations that shape the safety, performance, and economic viability of OPPD's generating fleet. This role requires independent technical judgment, broad engineering expertise, and the ability to guide teams and mentor developing engineers.

The

Impact You'll Have

Independently execute comprehensive system health monitoring and develop corrective action plans that strengthen long-term equipment reliability
Assess present and future risks to safety, performance, and system reliability, providing expert technical recommendations
Perform advanced engineering analyses across diversified and complex assignments, applying broad and deep technical knowledge
Develop and maintain expert-level understanding of assigned systems, including design intent, operational modes, failure mechanisms, and performance standards
Lead complex troubleshooting efforts for highly challenging plant issues, guiding cross-functional teams to resolution
Apply project management principles to large, complex, or time-sensitive projects, ensuring high-quality execution
Ensure full adherence to applicable codes, standards, regulations, and internal procedures
Lead teams of engineers and craft personnel and provide mentorship, guidance, and technical development to early-career engineers

What You'll Bring

Bachelor of Science in Engineering
Professional Engineer (PE) license, or the ability to obtain reciprocity within six months
Minimum of five years of engineering experience (Master's degree may substitute for up to two years)
Demonstrated ability to perform complex engineering studies and present technical findings effectively
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities, using creativity and sound judgment
Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
Strong understanding of power plant system design, operations, maintenance, and system interactions
Ability to work collaboratively, demonstrate flexibility, and take ownership of assigned work
Understanding and application of relevant industry standards and construction codes (ASME, OSHA, NFPA, etc.)

Preferred Experience s

Experience with Ventyx (Asset Suite), Cognos, Auto Desk tools, Bentley Micro Station, People Soft, or Share Point
Master's degree in Engineering or Business
Advanced proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Hands‑on experience in power plant engineering, operations, maintenance, or design
Experience with reliability‑centered maintenance programs
Knowledge of energy markets and generating station operations
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

Type of Work:

Non-Shift Work

Time Demands

This role is considered a
- non-essential- role, however, this role may be required to report to work to support the restoration of normal business operations.

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 Location Office:

Work will be performed in a modern office environment amid normal…