This role will be filled commensurate on experience at the applicable Engineer Level (Engineer I through Senior Engineer) based on the candidates knowledge and experience. The position description used in this posting is for representative of an Senior Engineer level.

Summary:

OPPD's Protection and Automation Department is seeking an experienced engineer that provides automation, integration, and control system design and operational support engineering for the District's generation, transmission and distribution facilities, including interties with other utilities and with customer owned energy source facilities. Also provides Intertie Meter (IM) system design and operational support engineering for the District's generation and transmission facilities

Responsibilites:

Required:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited institution.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Five (5) years of automation, SCADA, integration, and control engineering experience related to substation, transmission, or distribution systems.
• Registration as a Professional Electrical Engineer in the State of Nebraska or ability to obtain Nebraska registration within 6 months through reciprocity and relevant experience.

Desired:

• Electric Utility engineer experience in areas of protection and/or automation.
• Experienced with converged IT/OT environments.
• Effective communication skills (written and verbal) with co-workers, vendors, and customers (internal and external).
• Self-starting and multi-tasking abilities.
• Ownership and accountability to provide timely, accurate results and openness to improvement and change.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.

This role will be filled commensurate on experience at the applicable Engineer Level (Engineer I through Senior Engineer) based on the candidates knowledge and experience. The position description used in this posting is for representative of an Senior Engineer level.

Where the Light Starts

What does it mean to be the source of light? On a basic level, it means operating from a place of honesty and integrity. It’s how we achieve things. How we provide affordable, reliable, environmentally sensitive energy. Because it matters. We’ve pledged to serve, honor, and care for this community. That means the 13 counties we service, and it means one another. It means the people right here at OPPD—proudly comprised and welcoming of every creed, race, age, orientation, and color. Being “where the light starts” means showing up for each other and the people we serve. Doing the right thing even when no one’s watching. We’re proud of our commitment. We reward creative problem solving. We recognize that consistency and reliability are tremendous resources. That providing these things to the community and each other is a privilege. Because we are leading the way the future is powered. We are the source of light. Out there. In here. Everywhere.

EOE: Protected Veterans/Disability

Apply online at www.oppd.com on or before March 10, 2023 .

Recruiter: Andrew Ray - alray@oppd.com #LI-RA

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