Distribution Engineer III - System Improvement

What This Role Delivers

Distribution Engineer - System Improvement III roles at OPPD provide advanced engineering and leadership on system expansion, capacity improvement, and reliability projects. You will lead major design efforts, oversee external partners, and guide system performance investigations. This position strengthens OPPD's system reliability by applying advanced judgment to identify where new circuits, switchgear, line replacements, or undergrounding are needed and ensuring those solutions meet standards and long-term system requirements.

What You'll Do

• Lead medium-to-large distribution design projects, including new circuit installation, major line rebuilds, overhead-to-underground conversions, and switchgear placement.

• Guide external design resources by providing direction, reviewing deliverables, and ensuring compliance with OPPD standards and engineering requirements.

• Perform QA/QC on peer work orders and approve designs produced by others to ensure accuracy and consistency.

• Lead system performance investigations to diagnose reliability concerns and recommend targeted improvements.

• Mentor early-career engineers and support cross-functional coordination with operations, construction, and planning groups.

• Develop and refine engineering standards, design practices, and system improvement methodologies.

What You Will Bring

• Demonstrated ability to successfully complete essential duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

What Will Help You Stand Out

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related field

• 5+ years experience in distribution engineering or related utility work

• Strong understanding of distribution system performance, reliability, and design standards

• Ability to lead project tasks, manage external partners, and approve engineering designs

• Skilled in evaluating system improvement needs and identifying optimal solutions

• Experience defining design standards or implementing system-wide improvement practices

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.

• Travel: Must be able to travel throughout the service territory and report to various locations in a timely manner as needed.

Work Environment

• Work will be performed in high traffic environments.

• Will work around energized high voltage electrical equipment.

• Will work in construction areas that present many physical hazards.

• Will work at heights.

Strength Factor

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

Salary/Wage Info

Grade: S5

Minimum: $98,877

Midpoint: $123,596

Apply online at www.oppd.com on or before October 23rd. #

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's 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, on 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're 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

If you would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with OPPD, please email OPPD Talent Acquisition at [email protected] .

Recruiter Information

Recruiter: Michael Fierro - [email protected] #LI-MF