Engineer III - Transmission Engineering
Job in
Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, 68197, USA
Listed on 2026-01-14
Listing for:
Omaha Public Power District
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-01-14
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Systems Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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Responsibilities- Provides the requisite project management, design engineering, permitting, procurement management, and closeout for the construction of additions and modifications to the District
¿ s transmission system to ensure the safe, reliable and economic transformation and delivery of electric power to meet system and customer load requirements. - Provides project management services on small to extra-large transmission projects and participates on larger project teams as required and/or technically complex District projects. Including consultant scope development, engineering review, schedule adherence and invoice approval on consultant and construction contracts.
- Prepares material specifications, material contracts, outside service contracts and any related contract management for assigned projects with the review and concurrence of the department
¿ s Lead Engineer. - Accountable for design compliance with all applicable governmental, Code, industry standards, internal procedures, reliability (NERC/MRO/SPP) standards, and internal policies.
- Communicates project activities including estimates, design, procurement, permitting, contract administration and schedules with project team, project managers, and OPPD management.
- Accountable for safety, reliability, operability and economy of assigned projects.
- Provides Professional Engineering review and stamping where legally required.
- Applies engineering application software for design of overhead transmission lines and foundations. (PLS/ FAD)
- Provides technical direction and training to entry-level engineers and designers.
- Keep abreast of the latest technological advances in the transmission field.
- Four (4) year Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
- Knowledgeable in the various regulations and codes, which apply to the specific engineering discipline.
- Demonstrated effective written and oral communication skills with the ability to adapt the communication for a varying audience
- A valid driver's license
- Familiarity and experience with Ventyx (Asset Suite), Cognos, Auto Desk (CAD), Bentley Micro Station, People Soft, SharePoint and PLS-CADD.
- Master
¿ s degree in Engineering or Business. - NERC, or other relevant industry-level education / certification.
- Demonstrated capabilities of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations, and presenting recommendations.
- Advanced MS Office Professional Skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
- Electric utility transmission design and construction experience
- Understanding and application of NESC, OSHA, ASCE, etc. as it applies to transmission design and construction methods
Salary Grade: S5
Minimum: $98,877
Midpoint: $123,596
EOEEOE:
Protected Veterans/Disability
Apply online at on or before December 31st.
Recruiter:
Michael Fierro -
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