Substation Civil Engineer II

Position Overview

Omaha Public Power District (OPPD) is one of the nation's largest publicly owned electric utilities, serving more than 850,000 people with a mission centered on affordability, reliability, and environmental responsibility. As a community-owned utility, every project you touch directly supports the customers who rely on us every day.

• Substation Civil Engineer II
• As a Substation Civil Engineer II, you will contribute to the design and delivery of OPPD's electrical substations, supporting foundation design, spill containment systems, structural load calculations, grading, and equipment layout.
• Participate in project management activities across permitting, procurement, construction coordination, and closeout.
• Ideal for engineers to build depth in civil/structural design while gaining broad exposure to utility infrastructure projects.
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and internal procedures.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver projects that meet safety, operability, and cost-effectiveness goals.
• Contribute to equipment layout and site development planning for new and modified substations.

• Bachelor s degree in Engineering with a strong preference for Structural, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering
• Two years of engineering experience (internships/co-ops and/or master s degree may substitute for up to two years)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• General engineering knowledge and familiarity with the utility industry
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Valid driver s license

• Engineer-in-Training certification
• Experience with AutoCAD, Bentley Micro Station, and CAD tools
• Advanced MS Office proficiency
• Aware of NESC, OSHA, ASCE, IEEE standards

Non-Shift Work

Non-Essential Position:
This position may be required to report to work beyond the normal shift 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.

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 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.

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: S4

Minimum: $90,759

Midpoint: $113,449

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

Recruiter:
Michael Fierro -