Opportunity Profile Position Overview As a Senior Substation Modification & Compliance Engineer at OPPD, you will provide expert-level leadership in substation maintenance, documentation, and regulatory compliance. You will oversee complex engineering evaluations, coordinate maintenance needs with manufacturers, guide OPPD¿s oil compliance and testing documentation, and lead

NERC/SIP

compliance efforts. You will manage high-impact engineering workstreams, develop departmental standards, and deliver strategic insights that enhance substation reliability and operational excellence across OPPD¿s fleet. The Impact You'll Have Lead expert review of breaker, transformer, and oil test results and determine long-term maintenance strategies Develop and manage the Protection System Maintenance Program, ensuring thorough documentation, precise scheduling, and audit readiness Direct analysis and optimization of asset configuration within Cascade to ensure reliability and continuous improvement Coordinate outage strategies and work plans with Field Supervisors to support district-wide operational continuity Deliver advanced engineering design support, technical troubleshooting, and conceptual cost development for substation modifications Provide program-level analytics, performance metrics, and data-driven insights that strengthen maintenance strategy Lead

NERC/SIP/EPA

compliance activities, audit coordination, and documentation efforts, ensuring OPPD meets evolving regulatory expectations Shape departmental policies related to maintenance and compliance and provide leadership support during Principal Engineer absences Mentor engineering staff across all levels and advance technical capability throughout the organization What You'll Bring Demonstrated ability to successfully complete essential duties with or without reasonable accommodation. A valid driver's license to operate company vehicle(s). Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Nebraska or ability to obtain Nebraska registration within 6 months through reciprocity and relevant experience. Preferred Experiences Degree in

Electrical Engineering Salary/Wage Info Grade:

S6

Minimum:

$109,942

Midpoint:

$137,428 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 Recruiter Information Recruiter:

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