Publicly owned electric utility serving Omaha and eastern Nebraska since 1946.
Leads engineering, design & projects for distribution system upgrades and customer initiatives.
13 days ago ago
$131,343
Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Omaha, NE
Office Full-Time
Company Size
1,797 Employees
Service Specialisms
Energy Consulting
Project Management
Construction Services
Technical Services
Outage Restoration
Energy Efficiency Services
Billing & Payments
New Construction Connections
Sector Specialisms
Energy
Renewable Energy
Solar
Wind
Hydroelectric
Natural Gas
Coal
Nuclear
Role
Description
design review
project management
permitting
team development
emergency response
performance metrics
Provide for engineering and design review of all plans, orders, estimates, specifications, permit applications, and contracts issued by Distribution Engineering - Customer to ensure compliance with all applicable government and District regulations and requirements.
Participate, as needed and assigned, on the T&D Emergency Response Team.
Build and maintain a competent/capable team of staff in alignment with OPPD's Accountable Management System (AMS) guidelines.
Develop and implement Individual Development Plans (IDPs) for all direct reports targeting: specific performance gaps necessary to fulfill the work of the Role, any currently assigned Key Accountabilities (KAs), or any special assignments designed to enhance the effectiveness of Role, Department, Division, etc. (Completed Annually)
Perform routine reviews of work functions in accordance with Division Human Performance Policy for Knowledge Based Work as well as departmental Human Performance Procedures. Report all findings to management.
Manage and direct the requisite project management, design engineering, permitting, procurement management, and construction standards of additions and modifications for the District's overhead and underground distribution system to ensure the safe, reliable, regulatory compliant and affordable distribution of electric power to serve our customers associated with external customer initiated projects.
Attract and retain high performing employees through development, trust, recognition, and career fair participation.
Accountable to develop and implement plans and programs (1-2 years in scope) to achieve OPPD and Energy Delivery strategic objectives and to deliver desired outputs/assigned KAs of the Engineering division.
Manage and direct self-providing project management services; or participating on larger project teams as required on large and/or technically complex District projects.
Provide department level design support to Distribution Engineering - System Improvements, Transmission Engineering, Substation Engineering, Maintenance Optimization and customer service groups.
Develop and maintain a set of staff performance metrics.
Develop, maintain, adjust, and submit, as needed, revised staffing plans to advise Director on the staffing levels required to effectively support growth. Maximize company resources while leveraging external support.
Reinforce, monitor and hold subordinate managers accountable for the effective application of OPPD's Manager Leadership Practices.