Transmission Planning Engineer III

Transmission Planning Engineer III

Position Overview

As a Transmission Planning Engineer III, you will serve as a technical leader within OPPD's Transmission Planning team, performing advanced engineering evaluations and helping shape the district's future transmission strategy. You will independently execute medium
¿ and high-complexity studies, mentor junior team members, refine standards, and support cross-discipline coordination. Your work will directly influence major planning decisions, project scopes, and interconnection commitments.

The Impact You'll Have

+  Lead advanced transmission system studies using industry
¿ standard tools and modeling best practices

+  Develop and recommend solution alternatives that feed into OPPD's long-term expansion plans

+  Manage project components, ensuring scope, schedule, and technical quality are met

+  Lead significant portions of interconnection and system impact evaluations

+  Represent OPPD in select regional study groups, helping ensure alignment with NERC, FERC, and SPP expectations

+  Improve department procedures, modeling standards, and quality control processes

+  Provide mentorship and technical guidance to Engineers I and II

What You
¿ ll Bring

+  Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or closely related field; advanced degree a plus

+  Strong expertise in power systems analysis, transmission planning tools, and utility data management

+  Ability to independently conduct complex powerflow, short circuit, and stability studies

+  Experience developing conceptual scopes, project justifications, and cost estimates

+  Demonstrated ability to collaborate across engineering, operations, legal, regulatory, and construction teams

+  Clear and confident communication of technical findings to leadership and stakeholders

+  

Preferred Experience s: 5 years of transmission planning experience, prior utility or RTO/ISO coordination, scripting/automation experience, or leadership roles in technical projects

Work Location:

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

Work Environment:  

Work will be performed in high traffic environments.  

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.

Salary/Wage Info

Grade: S5

Minimum: $98,877

Midpoint: $123,596

Apply online at    on or before July 17th.

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