Senior Design Engineer

Description

• Produce reports of high quality and ready for final submission.
• Develop and present both internal and external presentations that are logical and influential.
• Provide construction management services to assure quality installation of new systems and/or equipment for OPPD electrical generating facilities.
• Manage construction schedules, coordinate work with other internal and/or external groups, and report progress for assigned projects.
• Serve as an advisor or consultant on technical issues.
• Coordinate with Supply Chain Management to interpret and implement construction contracts.
• Close out and archive information from completed projects in accordance with OPPD procedures and document retention policies.
• Provide project management services to assure economic, quality and timely completion of multiple assigned projects.
• Coordinate with Supply Chain Management to initiate and complete purchase of materials necessary for installation of project related systems and/or equipment using OPPD work management systems.
• Provide professional engineering design services for OPPD electrical generating facilities to assure safe, economical and reliable operation.
• Provide regular updates on project progress and input project information into OPPD work management systems.
• Perform design reviews for design documents provided by others in the department or outside organizations to ensure OPPD and governmental policies and regulations are satisfied.
• Perform technical reviews and evaluations of design documents prepared by others in the department or from outside organizations to ensure technical accuracy.
• Prioritize and schedule work for all assigned projects to ensure timely completion of project milestones.
• Develop, evaluate and compare potential solutions for design related problems.
• Manage, direct and provide oversight of contractors and construction activities for compliance with contract documents and OPPD policies and procedures for assigned projects.
• Provide budget information, economic evaluations, business case documentation, and schedule development for assigned projects.
• Provide technical evaluations, engineering calculations, specifications, drawings, bid evaluations, contracts, installation packages, operating procedures, system descriptions and test procedures for major projects.

Requirements

• A minimum of five (5) years professional experience in design engineering and project management
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to organize, prioritize and complete multiple projects simultaneously with frequent changing priorities
• Ability to perform complex engineering tasks and perform intricate studies
• Understand and model OPPD policies and Leadership Framework principles and practices.
• Strong negotiating skills
• Working knowledge of OPPD work processes and computer systems
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team, exercise flexibility and take responsibility for assigned work
• Professional Engineering Registration in the State of Nebraska or means for reciprocity within six (6) months
• Ability to interact with internal and external customers in a professional and respectful manner
• Possess substantial knowledge of related disciplines.
• Demonstrated industry wide expertise
• Fully competent to research, define, and solve complex, sophisticated design related problems.
• Advanced Degree (MBA or MS qualifies for up to two (2) years experience)
• Engineering related experience at a power generating facility or in a related field
• Demonstrated awareness of industry changes and advancements
• Possess and maintain a valid driver's license
• Ability to chair a working group or task force
• Four (4) year Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Demonstrated effective analytical, problem solving and decision-making abilities

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance