Sr Telecommunications Engineer
Omaha Public Power District
Design, implement, and support enterprise telecom infrastructure for OPPD.
28 days ago ago
$96,465 - $120,581
Intermediate (4-7 years), 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
What you would be doing
project planning
resource coordination
technical support
system design
roadmap development
quality review
- Lead project initiatives as assigned by Manager, which include the creation of work breakdown structures, schedules, resource estimations, implementation plans and the coordination of personnel during execution.It may also include participation in BURC/RPC meetings to champion T&S telecommunication initiatives.
- Provide technical support, leadership of personnel and the coordination of resources for the delivery of operational services
- Identify technology solutions and design for telecommunication technologies such as fiber and microwave
- Provide thought leadership in the development of technical roadmaps
- Create telecommunication system designs, traffic engineering and equipment baseline configurations based on best practices both internal and external to OPPD.
- Ensure Business Partner requests are being completed and incidents are being resolved within established target completion dates and with high quality
- Identify and implement lifecycle management programs of systems.
- Perform quality reviews and approval of Engineer designs and solutions
- Identifies, develops and/or recommends design principles, frameworks, models, standards, and processes based on industry best practices and solution requirements
What you bring
ccna
cissp
itil
nerc access
project management
telecom design
- Demonstrate the ability to perform research and evaluate the ongoing changes in technology and continued evaluation of best practices in support of telecommunication services
- In-depth knowledge of and design experience supporting, communication platforms that enable energy utility objectives such as Demand Management, Distribution Automation, Distributed Energy Resources and Advance Metering Infrastructure (AMI)
- Advanced knowledge and implementation of complex telecommunication systems comprising the Technology and Security infrastructure platforms
- Professional certifications and/or licenses such as CCNA, CCDA, CISSP or PE
- Bachelor degree in a related engineering or information technology discipline (ABET-accredited degree) and a minimum of six (6) years of related work experience; OR a 4-year BS degree plus a MS degree in a related engineering or information technology discipline plus four (4) years of related work experience: OR 8+ years of experience in the design, configuration and operation of enterprise telecommunications infrastructure
- Experience, education or certification in service management (ITSM and ITIL)
- Must qualify to obtain unescorted NERC Access
- Project Management experience overseeing multiple, concurrent projects.
- Assignments would typically require anywhere from 6-9 months of independent discretion.
- Ability to communicate with technical and management staff
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Company
Overview
1946
Founded
The company was established in December 1946 when the Nebraska state government acquired a private power company.
855,000
Residents Served
Provides electricity to over 855,000 residents across Omaha and 13 surrounding counties.
300 MW
Wind Farm Capacity
Operates the Milligan I 300 MW wind farm as part of its renewable energy portfolio.
2016
Nuclear Shutdown
The Fort Calhoun Nuclear Generating Station ceased operations in late 2016 and is now being decommissioned.
- Operates across Omaha and 13 surrounding counties, providing electricity through a diverse mix of generation methods.
- Runs coal, natural gas, fuel oil, wind, solar, landfill gas, and hydroelectric facilities, with ongoing expansion adding renewables and efficient gas turbines.
- The Fort Calhoun Nuclear Generating Station was historically managed from 1973 until its shutdown in late 2016.
- Key projects include the Cass County and Turtle Creek gas turbine expansions, Platteview Solar, and major wind PPAs.
- Integrates innovative grid upgrades such as storm resiliency programs, transmission line hardening, and a modern mobile app for outage updates.
- Operates in Nebraska, where all electric utilities are publicly owned and governed by an elected board.
- Has navigated major weather crises, including Missouri River floods and record-breaking storms, showcasing operational resilience and rapid response.
- We are committed to excellence in service and reliability.
- We value safety and prioritize it in every aspect of our work.
- We work with integrity, acting in the best interests of our customers and community.
- We are customer-focused, ensuring their needs and concerns are addressed promptly and professionally.
- We are collaborative, working as a team to achieve our goals and deliver exceptional results.
- We embrace innovation, seeking new solutions and technologies to improve performance and efficiency.
- We are accountable, taking ownership of our actions and outcomes.
2050
Net-zero goal
Aiming to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
40%
Carbon reduction
Significant decrease in carbon emissions since 2005.
30%
Renewable energy
Portion of energy generated from renewable sources.
50%
Coal retirement
Retired coal-fired generation replaced with cleaner sources.
- Strong commitment to reducing water consumption and increasing efficiency.
- Exploring energy storage solutions for grid stability and renewable energy integration.
28% Female Workforce
Representation Among Workforce
Percentage of the workforce comprised of women as of 2023.
25% Minority Workforce
Minority Workforce Share
Percentage of minorities in the overall workforce as of 2023.
- OPPD has set a goal to increase the representation of women and minorities in leadership roles.
- OPPD’s employee resource groups promote a culture of inclusion and provide opportunities for networking and development.
- The utility offers various programs for mentorship and professional growth for underrepresented groups.
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