Omaha Public Power District

Transmission Planning Engineer III

📍 Location
Omaha, NE
⏰ Job Type
Full-time
📅 Posted
July 15, 2026
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Job Description

Transmission Planning Engineer III

Position Overview
As a Transmission Planning Engineer III, you will serve as a technical leader within OPPD's Transmission Planning team, performing advanced engineering evaluations and helping shape the district's future transmission strategy. You will independently execute medium¿ and high-complexity studies, mentor junior team members, refine standards, and support cross-discipline coordination. Your work will directly influence major planning decisions, project scopes, and interconnection commitments.

The Impact You'll Have

+ Lead advanced transmission system studies using industry¿standard tools and modeling best practices

+ Develop and recommend solution alternatives that feed into OPPD's long-term expansion plans

+ Manage project components, ensuring scope, schedule, and technical quality are met

+ Lead significant portions of interconnection and system impact evaluations

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