What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Substation Civil Engineer position at Omaha Public Power District?
Opportunity Profile
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
Grade: S6
Minimum: $109,942
Midpoint: $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: Mike Fierro - mrfierro@oppd.com
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.
- 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.
- Experience with Ventyx, Cognos, AutoDesk, Bentley MicroStation
- Master's degree
- Advanced MS Office proficiency
- Substation design experience
- Deep understanding of NESC, OSHA, ASCE
Grade: S6
Minimum: $109,942
Midpoint: $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: Mike Fierro - mrfierro@oppd.com
Salary : $109,942 - $137,428