Mechanical Engineer Jobs in Nebraska
Mechanical engineer jobs in Nebraska are consistently active, with demand concentrated in manufacturing, agricultural equipment production, defense, and infrastructure across Omaha, Lincoln, and Grand Island. Major employers with a lasting presence in the state include Union Pacific, Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing, and the University of Nebraska system. The most in-demand specialties are manufacturing process engineering, structural and civil systems engineering, and product design for heavy equipment. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Position Overview
OPPD is a publicly owned electric utility committed to providing affordable, reliable, and environmentally sensitive energy services to the communities we serve. The Power Generation Engineering team supports this mission by improving the safety, reliability, efficiency, and long-term performance of OPPD¿s generation facilities.
As a Power Generation Engineer I, you will apply foundational mechanical engineering principles while developing experience with turbines, pumps, water systems, rotating equipment, piping, and other power plant systems. A primary focus of this position will be supporting the construction of new generation at Cass County Station and completing assigned design reviews to help confirm that project requirements are met.
You will also support generation facilities that may include Cass County Station, Turtle Creek Station, Jones Street Station, and other OPPD locations. Working with experienced engineers, operations, maintenance, construction, and project teams, you will assist with technical analysis, equipment troubleshooting, inspections, system modifications, and reliability improvement activities.
The Impact You¿ll Have
- Support the construction of new generation at Cass County Station by completing assigned engineering activities, reviewing project documentation, and helping verify that designs meet established requirements.
- Apply foundational mechanical engineering principles to evaluate technical information, identify potential issues, and recommend basic solutions with appropriate guidance.
- Assist with design reviews involving turbines, pumps, water systems, piping, valves, heat exchangers, and other mechanical equipment.
- Complete defined engineering assignments accurately and efficiently while following project plans, technical standards, and established procedures.
- Prepare and update calculations, drawings, specifications, equipment records, and engineering reports that clearly communicate technical information.
- Support equipment inspections, testing, commissioning, and project walkdowns.
- Assist with troubleshooting mechanical equipment and plant systems by collecting information, evaluating data, and documenting findings.
- Work with operations, maintenance, construction, contractors, and other engineering disciplines to support project execution and plant reliability.
- Help maintain configuration control by ensuring drawings, calculations, equipment data, and technical documents accurately reflect approved designs and field conditions.
- Apply OPPD safety expectations and applicable industry, regulatory, environmental, and engineering requirements in all assigned work.
- Develop knowledge of assigned equipment and systems, including operating principles, configurations, maintenance practices, failure modes, and historical performance.
- Manage routine responsibilities with accuracy, sound judgment, and a commitment to team success.
What You'll Bring
- Demonstrated ability to successfully complete essential duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
Preferred Experiences
- Bachelor¿s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.
- Foundational knowledge of mechanical engineering principles, including fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, heat transfer, materials, or mechanical equipment.
- Ability to interpret technical drawings, piping and instrumentation diagrams, specifications, calculations, and equipment documentation.
- Ability to analyze information, recognize technical concerns, and develop recommendations with appropriate guidance.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to collaborate with engineers, operations personnel, maintenance employees, construction teams, contractors, and other stakeholders.
- Ability and willingness to work at and travel among OPPD generation facilities as business needs require.
- Commitment to safe work practices and continuous technical development.
- Internship, cooperative education, academic, or professional experience in power generation, utilities, industrial facilities, construction, manufacturing, or consulting engineering.
- Exposure to turbines, pumps, compressors, water systems, piping, valves, heat exchangers, or other rotating and stationary mechanical equipment.
- Experience with engineering drawings, piping and instrumentation diagrams, technical calculations, or design-review processes.
- Experience supporting equipment installation, testing, startup, or commissioning.
- Engineer-in-Training certification or progress toward certification.
- Familiarity with applicable mechanical, piping, safety, and engineering codes and standards.
Salary/Wage Info
Grade: S3
Minimum: $81,905
Midpoint: $102,381
Apply online at www.oppd.com on or before November 28th.
Our Culture & Mission
At Omaha Public Power District, everything starts with people - our teams, our communities, and the customer owners who count on us. As the 12th largest public power utility in the U.S., we serve more than 900,000 people across 13 counties, and we take that responsibility seriously.
We lead with integrity, support one another, and do what's right, because how we serve matters just as much as what we deliver. Our goal is simple: provide affordable, reliable, and environmentally responsible energy today and for generations to come.
We create power with purpose. Your work here has real impact; on families, on the environment, and on the future of energy. And we believe great ideas can come from anywhere.
If you want to be part of a team that takes care of the community and the people who serve it, you're in the right place. We back up our mission by taking care of our employees, too; which is why our benefits are among the most comprehensive and competitive in the region.
Ready to apply?
When you apply, be sure your resume highlights the skills and experience that will help you succeed in this role.
EOE: Protected Veterans/Disability
If you would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with OPPD, please email OPPD Talent Acquisition at TalentAcquisition@OPPD.com.
Recruiter Information
Recruiter: Michael Fierro - mrfierro@oppd.com #LI-MF
Opportunity Profile
Position Overview
OPPD is a publicly owned electric utility committed to providing affordable, reliable, and environmentally sensitive energy services to the communities we serve. The Power Generation Engineering team supports this mission by improving the safety, reliability, efficiency, and long-term performance of OPPD¿s generation facilities.
As a Power Generation Engineer I, you will apply foundational mechanical engineering principles while developing experience with turbines, pumps, water systems, rotating equipment, piping, and other power plant systems. A primary focus of this position will be supporting the construction of new generation at Cass County Station and completing assigned design reviews to help confirm that project requirements are met.
You will also support generation facilities that may include Cass County Station, Turtle Creek Station, Jones Street Station, and other OPPD locations. Working with experienced engineers, operations, maintenance, construction, and project teams, you will assist with technical analysis, equipment troubleshooting, inspections, system modifications, and reliability improvement activities.
The Impact You¿ll Have
- Support the construction of new generation at Cass County Station by completing assigned engineering activities, reviewing project documentation, and helping verify that designs meet established requirements.
- Apply foundational mechanical engineering principles to evaluate technical information, identify potential issues, and recommend basic solutions with appropriate guidance.
- Assist with design reviews involving turbines, pumps, water systems, piping, valves, heat exchangers, and other mechanical equipment.
- Complete defined engineering assignments accurately and efficiently while following project plans, technical standards, and established procedures.
- Prepare and update calculations, drawings, specifications, equipment records, and engineering reports that clearly communicate technical information.
- Support equipment inspections, testing, commissioning, and project walkdowns.
- Assist with troubleshooting mechanical equipment and plant systems by collecting information, evaluating data, and documenting findings.
- Work with operations, maintenance, construction, contractors, and other engineering disciplines to support project execution and plant reliability.
- Help maintain configuration control by ensuring drawings, calculations, equipment data, and technical documents accurately reflect approved designs and field conditions.
- Apply OPPD safety expectations and applicable industry, regulatory, environmental, and engineering requirements in all assigned work.
- Develop knowledge of assigned equipment and systems, including operating principles, configurations, maintenance practices, failure modes, and historical performance.
- Manage routine responsibilities with accuracy, sound judgment, and a commitment to team success.
What You'll Bring
- Demonstrated ability to successfully complete essential duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
Preferred Experiences
- Bachelor¿s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.
- Foundational knowledge of mechanical engineering principles, including fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, heat transfer, materials, or mechanical equipment.
- Ability to interpret technical drawings, piping and instrumentation diagrams, specifications, calculations, and equipment documentation.
- Ability to analyze information, recognize technical concerns, and develop recommendations with appropriate guidance.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to collaborate with engineers, operations personnel, maintenance employees, construction teams, contractors, and other stakeholders.
- Ability and willingness to work at and travel among OPPD generation facilities as business needs require.
- Commitment to safe work practices and continuous technical development.
- Internship, cooperative education, academic, or professional experience in power generation, utilities, industrial facilities, construction, manufacturing, or consulting engineering.
- Exposure to turbines, pumps, compressors, water systems, piping, valves, heat exchangers, or other rotating and stationary mechanical equipment.
- Experience with engineering drawings, piping and instrumentation diagrams, technical calculations, or design-review processes.
- Experience supporting equipment installation, testing, startup, or commissioning.
- Engineer-in-Training certification or progress toward certification.
- Familiarity with applicable mechanical, piping, safety, and engineering codes and standards.
Salary/Wage Info
Grade: S3
Minimum: $81,905
Midpoint: $102,381
Apply online at www.oppd.com on or before November 28th.
Our Culture & Mission
At Omaha Public Power District, everything starts with people - our teams, our communities, and the customer owners who count on us. As the 12th largest public power utility in the U.S., we serve more than 900,000 people across 13 counties, and we take that responsibility seriously.
We lead with integrity, support one another, and do what's right, because how we serve matters just as much as what we deliver. Our goal is simple: provide affordable, reliable, and environmentally responsible energy today and for generations to come.
We create power with purpose. Your work here has real impact; on families, on the environment, and on the future of energy. And we believe great ideas can come from anywhere.
If you want to be part of a team that takes care of the community and the people who serve it, you're in the right place. We back up our mission by taking care of our employees, too; which is why our benefits are among the most comprehensive and competitive in the region.
Ready to apply?
When you apply, be sure your resume highlights the skills and experience that will help you succeed in this role.
EOE: Protected Veterans/Disability
If you would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with OPPD, please email OPPD Talent Acquisition at TalentAcquisition@OPPD.com.
Recruiter Information
Recruiter: Michael Fierro - mrfierro@oppd.com #LI-MF
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Top Industries Hiring
- Construction & Real Estate
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Energy
- Manufacturing
- Electronics & Hardware
What Nebraska Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in mechanical engineer jobs across Nebraska.
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a closely related engineering discipline required
- Professional Engineer license in Nebraska preferred for senior or project-lead roles
- Proficiency in CAD software such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or CATIA strongly preferred
- Experience with manufacturing processes, GD&T, and engineering change management
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and engineering specifications
- Strong collaboration skills for working with cross-functional production and design teams
Mechanical Engineer Jobs in Nebraska: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a mechanical engineer in Nebraska?
To become a licensed mechanical engineer in Nebraska, you must earn a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from an accredited program, pass the Fundamentals of Engineering exam, gain qualifying experience, and then pass the Principles and Practice of Engineering exam administered through the Nebraska State Board of Engineers and Architects. Licensure as a Professional Engineer is required for roles that involve public safety sign-off and is preferred for advancement in most industrial and infrastructure employers in the state.
How much do mechanical engineers make in Nebraska?
Mechanical engineers in Nebraska earn a median of about $88,060 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $61,860 for the lowest 10% to over $136,870 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire mechanical engineers in Nebraska?
Companies currently hiring mechanical engineers in Nebraska include DLR, Zachry, and Generac Power Systems, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Nebraska's concentration of manufacturing, rail, and agricultural equipment industries means demand is particularly strong among companies with large production and facilities operations in the Omaha and Grand Island corridors.
Which Nebraska cities have the most mechanical engineer jobs?
Omaha, Lincoln, and Holdrege have the most mechanical engineer openings in Nebraska. Omaha anchors the market as the state's largest metro, home to Union Pacific's headquarters and a dense cluster of manufacturing, construction, and utilities firms, while Lincoln draws demand through the University of Nebraska system and state government engineering projects, and Grand Island reflects the heavy concentration of food processing and agricultural equipment manufacturing in the Platte Valley.
Are there remote mechanical engineer jobs in Nebraska?
Yes, but they're rare. Most mechanical engineering work requires hands-on lab, plant, or job-site presence, which limits full-remote options significantly. About 13% of mechanical engineer openings tied to Nebraska are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those postings tend to concentrate in design-heavy or analytical sub-roles such as CAD-focused product development, engineering program management, or specification writing rather than production or field roles.
How can I get hired as a mechanical engineer in Nebraska with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for co-op or new-graduate engineer roles at Nebraska's large manufacturing and infrastructure employers, where structured rotation programs exist for candidates coming straight out of accredited programs. Kawasaki's Lincoln facility and Union Pacific in Omaha both run entry-level engineering pipelines, and the University of Nebraska system hires junior engineers for facilities and research support. Passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam before graduation signals readiness and gives candidates a concrete credential edge over those without it, especially for roles that lead toward Professional Engineer licensure.
Where can I find and apply to mechanical engineer jobs in Nebraska?
You can find and apply to mechanical engineer jobs in Nebraska on Migrate Mate, which lists current Nebraska openings. Search the roles that fit your experience level and specialty, then apply directly to the ones that match.
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