Senior Regulatory Policy Engineer
Omaha Public Power District
Advise and develop OPPD regulatory strategy for SPP/FERC to boost transmission revenue.
23 days ago ago
$107,261
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Omaha, NE
Hybrid
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
technology evaluation
regulatory compliance
risk assessment
energy accounting
tariff administration
budget forecast
- Investigate developing technologies and recommend cost effective process improvements.
- Understand the SPP rules and regulations to support internal inquiries and compliance. Provide recommendations to management on positions to be taken and potential impacts of regulations.
- Support efforts to appraise OPPD Executive Leadership Team and functional teams of any potential risks associated with emerging SPP requirements and policies.
- Develop internal and external relationships to help enhance OPPD's position in the SPP footprint.
- Become an internal SME on SPP regulations and provide reasoned advice on compliance and impacts of regulations to internal stakeholders.
- Become an active member of SPP working groups to track, develop, and optimize marketplace policy.
- Enhance OPPD's energy accounting processes to meet the growing demand for fast, accurate data.
- Contribute to SPP and FERC, and provide back-up assistance for Nebraska Power Review Board regulatory activities to ensure OPPD receives favorable treatment.
- Advise OPPD on improvements to corporate strategy and strategic initiatives to enhance company value.
- Support and advance OPPD's strategic position on SPP's transmission service and Integrated Marketplace.
- Support development of recommendation on OPPD Transmission, Generation, Marketing Policy, and Strategy.
- Maintain the OPPD transmission website with up-to-date rates, Tariff, and Standards of Conduct information.
- Administer OPPD's Transmission Tariff and ensure proper treatment of OPPD transmission customers.
- Develop and forecast OPPD's budget for transmission service revenues and expenses.
- Work with neighboring utilities to maintain and update transmission interconnection contracts.
- Develop a thorough understanding of and manage Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Standards of Conduct policies and procedures.
What you bring
fe exam
bachelor
master's
5 years
technical skills
leadership
- Valid driver's license
- Demonstrated leadership of cross functional teams
- Willing to travel to SPP working group meetings to build relationships with other SPP members.
- Five (5) years of electric industry experience in engineering, operations, energy marketing, transmission services or energy regulatory (Master's degree may be considered for up to two (2) years of experience)
- Ability to execute sound judgment in gray areas of regulation and formulate best options to resolve issues and proceed under tight deadlines.
- Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam
- Bachelor degree in engineering, or business-related area
- Understand the SPP rules and regulations to adapt to evolving situations and support internal inquiries or compliance.
- High degree of technical and analytical skills
- Master's degree, Juris Master, or Juris Doctorate
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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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