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OPPD is adding a Power Quality Engineer to it Asset Management Team. The Power Quality Engineer is responsible for analyzing, monitoring, and improving the quality of power distributed through our utility systems and will work closely with operations, maintenance, and other engineering teams to identify and resolve power quality issues, develop strategies for improvement, and implement corrective measures. Utilize expertise in circuit performance and analytics to identify and resolve complex power quality problems.
Assist with power quality assessments and investigations to identify and resolve issues.
Monitor and analyze data from power quality monitoring equipment to identify trends, anomalies, disturbances, and potential causes of power quality issues.
Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to develop and implement mitigation strategies for power quality problems.
Develop and implement strategies to minimize power quality issues, such as harmonics, voltage fluctuations, and power factor imbalances.
Perform root cause analysis of power quality issues and develop preventive measures to mitigate future occurrences.
Coordinate field testing and measurements to evaluate the performance of power distribution equipment and systems.
Participate in on-site visits to assess power quality conditions and recommend appropriate solutions.
Coordinate and provide technical guidance / support to field technicians during troubleshooting and resolution of power quality issues and to internal teams and external stakeholders on power quality matters.
Conduct power quality assessments and audits to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations and propose innovative solutions for improvement.
Stay up to date with industry standards, regulations, and emerging technologies related to power quality.
Manage distribution circuit improvement and power quality programs including project scoping, budgets, and advocating for work to be completed.
Responsible for monitoring, tracking, communicating, and analyzing distribution circuit health & performance using advanced analytical techniques.
Prepare comprehensive reports and presentations to communicate findings and recommendations to clients and internal stakeholders.
Qualifications
Required:
ABET accredited Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, related engineering field, or a Professional Engineer (PE) certificate.
Two (2) years of equivalent engineering work experience. Special projects and committees including technical skills may be considered for experience durations. Master's degree may be considered for up to two years of experience.
Knowledge of utility power systems, including voltage regulation, harmonics, flicker, and voltage sags/swells, power quality standards, and industry best practices.
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze complex power quality issues and develop effective solutions.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide technical solutions to customer issues.
Advanced MS Office Professional Skills (Word, Power Point, Outlook and Excel)
A valid driver's license.
Desired:
Engineer in Training (EIT/FE) or other relevant industry-level education or professional certification
Proficiency in power quality analysis software (e.g. ETAP, PSCAD, EMTP-RV, ProVison) and power quality monitoring equipment.
Advanced degree in engineering, business, or computer science is desirable.
Demonstrated capabilities of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations, and presenting recommendations.
Demonstrated knowledge and application of analytics software & tools such as Power BI, Python, Tableau, R, Machine Learning, pivot tables, live data links, data parsing, OLE, SQL.
Strong working knowledge of OPPD work processes and computer systems.
Thorough knowledge of OPPD's transmission, distribution, and substation systems.
Familiarity and experience with Asset Suite, Cognos, PeopleSoft, and SharePoint.
Closing Statement
Salary Grade: S4
Minimum: $86,386
Midpoint: $107,982
At Omaha Public Power District , we're passionate about three things: power, the people who make it, and the people who rely on it.
WE ARE: Where the Light Starts. OPPD is the 12th-largest public power utility in the U.S., serving over 850,000 people across 5,000 square miles and 13 counties.
WE'RE COMMITTED TO: Each other and the people we serve. This commitment drives us. We're dedicated to providing our communities with affordable, reliable, and environmentally sensitive energy services today, tomorrow, and well into the future.
OUR JOB: To provide power with a purpose. We have real impact - on people's lives, on the environment, and on the future of energy. We're always looking for bright, capable people who want an opportunity to lead from where you are-wherever you are- and know that your ideas will be heard. If you want to be a source of real, positive change for the community and the people who live in this region, then working for a company acknowledged for caring about these same things is likely a priority for you as well.
Org Marketing Statement
EOE: Protected Veterans/Disability
How To Apply
Apply online at www.oppd.com on or before April 30, 2024.
Recruiter: Laura Fritson - lmfritson@oppd.com #LI-LF