Mechanical Engineer III

Omaha Public Power District • Omaha, NE • 12h ago

Position Overview

Omaha Public Power District (OPPD) provides affordable, reliable, and environmentally responsible energy to the communities we serve. As a publicly owned utility, OPPD is committed to operational excellence, innovation, and ensuring the long-term reliability of our generation fleet for our customer-owners.

As a Mechanical Engineer III, you will provide advanced engineering support for complex power generation systems. You will own assigned systems and equipment, deliver in-depth technical analysis, support large and time-sensitive projects, and lead troubleshooting for emergent plant issues. This position offers the opportunity to apply broad engineering principles, guide system performance improvements, and contribute significantly to the reliability and efficiency of OPPD's generating stations.

The Impact You'll Have

Monitor system health, identify critical reliability risks, and develop corrective actions to support reliable plant operations

Perform advanced diagnostic evaluations and apply broad engineering principles to solve complex system issues

Maintain deep system expertise, including operating modes, historical trends, maintenance strategies, and failure modes

Support and guide the execution of large, complex, or time-sensitive projects using established project management practices

Lead complex troubleshooting beyond the capabilities of Maintenance and Operations teams

Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and environmental regulations

Promote safe, reliable, and efficient operation of assigned systems and projects

What You'll Bring

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Minimum of two years of engineering experience (Master's degree may count for up to two years)

Understanding of engineering codes, regulations, and discipline-specific standards

Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to adapt to varying audiences

Valid driver's license

Preferred Experiences

Experience with Ventyx (Asset Suite), Cognos, AutoDesk tools, Bentley MicroStation, or PeopleSoft

EIT/FE, PE, or other relevant engineering certifications

Degree aligned with power generation

Master's degree in Engineering or Business

Demonstrated ability to research issues, evaluate alternatives, and present recommendations

Advanced proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Exposure to power plant operations or maintenance

Knowledge of power generation codes, standards, and regulations

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Type of Work:

Non-Shift Work

Time Demands:

Essential Position: This position will be required to report to work when business continuity needs are emergent and may be required to work hours beyond an employee's normal shift.

This position must be available for overtime work and callouts as required to ensure continuance of efficient operation.

This position must maintain 24-hour availability for technical and professional assistance, emergency response, and direction of remedial action in response to such emergencies, as well as maintain availability as required for on-call duty.

Work Location:

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.

Generation Plant: Work will be performed inside with exposure to industrial building conditions and will be exposed to extreme temperatures, odors, dust, gases, poor ventilation and exposure to sounds. Noise levels may require shouting to be heard.

Work Environment:

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 at heights.

Will work in closed or confined spaces.

Will work around asbestos and lead.

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.

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.

Moderate to considerable physical effort that includes working from ladders in awkward positions. Frequent use of light or medium weight objects (e.g., 25-50 lbs.) and use of medium weight tools.

Strenuous to extreme physical effort that includes frequent use of heavy objects (e.g., 50+ lbs.) and may also use heavy tools or require strenuous application in awkward positions.

Grade: S5

Minimum: $98,877

Midpoint: $123,596

At Omaha Public Power District, we're passionate about three things: power, the people who make it, and the people who rely on it.

WE ARE: Where the Light Starts. OPPD is the 12th largest public power utility in the U.S., serving over 850,000 people across 5,000 square miles and 13 counties.

WE ARE COMMITTED TO: Each other and the people we serve. This commitment drives us. We're dedicated to providing our communities with affordable, reliable, and environmentally sensitive energy services today, tomorrow, and well into the future.

OUR JOB: To provide power with a purpose. We have real impact - on people's lives, on the environment, and on the future of energy. We're always looking for bright, capable people who want an opportunity to lead from where you are - wherever you are - and know that your ideas will be heard. If you want to be a source of real, positive change for the community and the people who live in this region, then working for a company that is acknowledged for caring about these same things is likely a priority for you as well

EOE: Protected Veterans/Disability

Apply online at www.oppd.com on or before July 3.

Recruiter: Michael Fierro - mrfierro@oppd.com #LI-MF

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