Senior Environmental Engineer

[ Why This Role Matters

This role plays a critical part in ensuring OPPD remains compliant with environmental regulations across the district. With increasing generation and infrastructure projects, this position helps protect operations, mitigate regulatory risk, and support the safe and reliable delivery of energy to the communities we serve.

What You'll Do

Lead SPCC Program (Core Responsibility)

+ Administer OPPD's Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) program across the district

+ Manage and maintain 100+ facility plans on a rolling 5-year compliance cycle

+ Ensure all plans are reviewed, updated, and compliant with regulatory standards

+ Provide Professional Engineer (PE) sign-off on plans as required

Support Federal Response Plan (FRP) Compliance

+ Lead and support FRP implementation for facilities exceeding federal oil storage thresholds

+ Partner with project teams to ensure compliance on new generation sites prior to operation

+ Coordinate emergency planning, training, contractor support, and response readiness

Partner Across the Organization

+ Collaborate with:

+ Substation Engineering

+ Generation and project teams

+ Environmental and operations staff

+ Ensure environmental compliance is integrated into project design, construction, and operations

+ Provide guidance on containment systems, regulatory requirements, and risk mitigation

Drive Compliance & Risk Management

+ Conduct site inspections and maintain environmental compliance documentation

+ Ensure adherence to applicable environmental regulations, including 40 CFR Part 112

+ Support internal and external audits and regulatory reporting efforts

+ Identify risks and proactively implement solutions to maintain compliance

Provide Environmental Engineering Support

+ Support landfill, waste management, and remediation-related projects

+ Assist with environmental planning and regulatory interpretation

+ Develop work plans, technical documentation, and compliance procedures

Continuous Improvement

+ Identify opportunities to improve environmental programs and processes

+ Enhance compliance strategies to support evolving regulatory requirements and business needs

Required:

+ Requires a bachelor's degree in mechanical, civil or environmental engineering and registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Nebraska.

+ A minimum of five years power plant engineering and/or ten years relevant industrial plant experience is required.

+ Experience must demonstrate an ability to apply highly creative and analytical thinking to the resolution of complex problems.

+ Must have good communication, teamwork and interpersonal skills.

Desired:

+ Familiarity or experience in landfill design and construction and/or spill prevention countermeasures and controls.

Salary/Wage Info

Salary Grade: S6

Min: $109,942

Mid: $137,428

The OPPD Difference  

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 is 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, 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 are 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:
Michael Fierro -     #LI-MF