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Senior Substation Engineer

Omaha Public Power District Elkhorn, NE

Elkhorn, NE

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$110k - $137k/yr Full time Electrical Engineering Senior Engineering

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Job Description

Omaha Public Power District seeks a Senior Substation Engineer to provide expert engineering leadership for substation design, system protection, and operational performance in Elkhorn, NE.

Responsibilities

Set technical strategy and support long-term planning for substation design, system protection philosophies, and operational reliability.
Design and deliver large, complex substation projects, including full substation builds and major equipment replacements.
Own advanced project duties such as complex scoping, estimating, material procurement, scheduling, and coordination with stakeholders.
Lead consultant engineering efforts by defining requirements, reviewing deliverables, and managing contract expectations.
Provide training, coaching, structured mentorship, and QC reviews to ensure high-quality engineering output.
Identify system risks and implement mitigation strategies to improve safety, reliability, and operational performance.

Requirements

Demonstrated ability to perform essential duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Nebraska, or ability to obtain Nebraska registration within 6 months through reciprocity and relevant experience.
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
8+ years of experience in power system, protection, or substation engineering.
Advanced understanding of system protection, protective relays, and substation design.
Proven ability to lead complex engineering workstreams and collaborate across teams.
Experience developing organizational design standards or long-term protection philosophy.
Extensive experience leading major substation construction or rebuild initiatives.
Strong record of mentoring, technical leadership, and quality assurance activities.

Work Location

Onsite in Elkhorn, NE.
Office: Modern office environment with normal conditions including dust, odors, fumes, and noises.
Field: Outside in varied weather conditions (snow, rain, heat, cold, wind), including natural environmental hazards and airborne allergens.
Travel: Ability to travel across the service territory and report to locations in a timely manner as needed.

Work Environment

Work in high traffic environments.
Work around energized high voltage electrical equipment.
Work in construction areas with multiple physical hazards.
Work at heights.

Physical Demand (Strength Factor)

Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.
Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.

Salary Information

Grade: S6
Minimum: $109,942 per year
Midpoint: $137,428 per year

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