Distribution and Protection Engineer II

Required: 
* Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited institution.
* Two years of engineering experience related to substation or distribution systems.
* Co-op or internship experience (s) may count
* Master's degree may be considered for up to two years of experience
* Valid driver's license.

Desired: 
* Experience using Synergi or equivalent software.
* Experience in distribution system protection and automation.
* Understanding of ANSI, IEEE, NERC, NESC, or other Standards and Guidelines as applicable to distribution protection and automation.
* 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.
* Successfully completed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, or registration as a Professional Electrical Engineer in the State of Nebraska or ability to obtain Nebraska registration within 6 months through reciprocity.
 

Salary Grade: S4
Minimum: $88,546 
Midpoint: $110,682
 

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 12^th-largest public power utility in the U.S., serving over 850,000 people across 5,000 square miles and 13 counties.

WE¿RE 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 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 2/17/2025. 

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

**PLEASE NOTE** - Your application has not been submitted unless you have applied for a specific requisition.  If you have not chosen a specific opening, your application will remain in 'DRAFT' form and will not be viewed by our Human Capital staff.