Senior Substation Civil Engineer

Location: Elkhorn

Senior Substation Civil Engineer

Position Overview

OPPD is a mission-driven public utility dedicated to powering our communities with safe, reliable, and environmentally responsible energy. As a publicly owned organization, our customers are our stakeholders - and our engineers play a vital role in ensuring the long-term resilience and modernization of our electric system.

As a Senior Substation Civil Engineer, you'll serve as a technical authority and project leader, overseeing complex civil/structural design for substation infrastructure. You'll lead foundation engineering, containment design, structural analysis, grading, and equipment layout while providing professional engineering review and stamping. You'll also mentor junior engineers and influence design standards across the organization.

The Impact You
¿ ll Have

+ Lead and approve civil/structural design for substation projects, including advanced calculations, foundation engineering, and containment systems.

+ Manage small and medium-scale projects and contribute expertise to large, complex, or high-risk initiatives.

+ Provide PE review and stamping for engineering deliverables.

+ Ensure full compliance with codes, standards, and reliability requirements (NERC/MRO/SPP).

+ Mentor and train entry-level engineers and designers.

+ Drive innovation by applying emerging technologies to improve design and project outcomes.

+ Oversee equipment layout and site development strategies to optimize safety, reliability, and cost.

What You'll Bring

+ Bachelor's degree in Engineering with a strong preference for Structural, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering

+ Professional Engineer (PE) license, NERC certification, or reciprocity
¿ eligible credential within six months.

+ Five years of engineering experience (master
¿ s degree may substitute for up to two years).

+ Ability to perform complex engineering studies and advanced design tasks.

+ Demonstrated capability in all aspects of substation civil/structural design.

+ Valid driver's license.

Preferred:

+

Experience with Ventyx, Cognos, Auto Desk, Bentley Micro Station

+ Master's degree

+ Advanced MS Office proficiency

+ Substation design experience

+ Deep understanding of NESC, OSHA, ASCE

Type of Work:.

Non-Shift Work                                                            

Time Demands:  

Essential Position:
T his 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 m ust 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.

Will work in closed or confined spaces.

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.

Salary/Wage Info

Grade: S6

Minimum: $109,942

Midpoint: $137,428

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.

Ready to apply?

When you apply, be sure your resume highlights the skills and experience that will help you succeed in this role.

EOE:
Protected Veterans/Disability

Recruiter Information

Recruiter:
Michael Fierro -    #LI-MF