Mechanical Engineer I, Power Generation

About the Role

Omaha Public Power District (OPPD) is seeking a Mechanical Engineer I - Power Generation to support their mission of providing affordable, reliable, and environmentally sensitive energy services. This role will focus on improving the safety, reliability, efficiency, and long-term performance of OPPD's generation facilities, with a primary focus on supporting the construction of new generation at Cass County Station.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the construction of new generation at Cass County Station by completing assigned engineering activities, reviewing project documentation, and helping to verify that designs meet established requirements.
• Apply foundational mechanical engineering principles to evaluate technical information, identify potential issues, and recommend basic solutions with appropriate guidance.
• Assist with design reviews involving turbines, pumps, water systems, piping, valves, heat exchangers, and other mechanical equipment.
• Complete defined engineering assignments accurately and efficiently, following project plans, technical standards, and established procedures.
• Prepare and update calculations, drawings, specifications, equipment records, and engineering reports that clearly communicate technical information.
• Support equipment inspections, testing, commissioning, and project walkdowns.
• Assist with troubleshooting mechanical equipment and plant systems by collecting information, evaluating data, and documenting findings.
• Work with operations, maintenance, construction, contractors, and other engineering disciplines to support project execution and plant reliability.
• Help maintain configuration control by ensuring drawings, calculations, equipment data, and technical documents accurately reflect approved designs and field conditions.
• Apply OPPD safety expectations and applicable industry, regulatory, environmental, and engineering requirements in all assigned work.
• Develop knowledge of assigned equipment and systems, including operating principles, configurations, maintenance practices, failure modes, and historical performance.
• Manage routine responsibilities with accuracy, sound judgment, and a commitment to team success.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Demonstrated ability to successfully complete essential duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Foundational knowledge of mechanical engineering principles, including fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, heat transfer, materials, or mechanical equipment.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, piping and instrumentation diagrams, specifications, calculations, and equipment documentation.
• Ability to analyze information, recognize technical concerns, and develop recommendations with appropriate guidance.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with engineers, operations personnel, maintenance employees, construction teams, contractors, and other stakeholders.
• Ability and willingness to work at and travel among OPPD generation facilities as business needs require.
• Commitment to safe work practices and continuous technical development.
• Exposure to turbines, pumps, compressors, water systems, piping, valves, heat exchangers, or other rotating and stationary mechanical equipment.
• Experience with engineering drawings, piping and instrumentation diagrams, technical calculations, or design-review processes.
• Experience supporting equipment installation, testing, startup, or commissioning.
• Familiarity with applicable mechanical, piping, safety, and engineering codes and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.
• Internship, cooperative education, academic, or professional experience in power generation, utilities, industrial facilities, construction, manufacturing, or consulting engineering.
• Engineer-in-Training certification or progress toward certification.

Salary Information: Grade: S3. Minimum: $81,905. Midpoint: $102,381.

Application Deadline: November 28th.

Apply online at www.oppd.com.