Matt Peterson
PE | Leading Critical Engineering Solutions for Strategic Customers at OPPD.
- Role
- Lead Distribution Engineer at Omaha Public Power District
- Location
- Omaha, NE, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Matt Peterson
Matt Peterson, PE is a Lead Distribution Engineer at Omaha Public Power District (OPPD) and a Professional Civil Engineer licensed in the State of Nebraska, trusted to lead critical engineering initiatives that align infrastructure investment with long-term business and customer outcomes.At OPPD, Matt leads the engineering, delivery, and execution of large-scale power services and high-impact customer projects, overseeing design, construction, and project management for the district’s most complex work. His role extends beyond technical execution to strategic planning, risk evaluation, and system optimization across OPPD’s overhead and underground civil infrastructure.Matt has been selected to lead multiple district-wide strategic initiatives, including Distribution LEAN, Customer Experience, and the Electric System Evaluation and Grid Modernization Initiative. These efforts focus on driving operational efficiency, improving customer engagement, modernizing legacy systems, and positioning the electric grid to support future growth, resiliency, and evolving customer needs.Known for calm, decisive leadership in high-stakes environments, Matt brings a multidisciplinary approach that bridges engineering rigor, design thinking, and organizational strategy. He holds a Master of Science in Civil Engineering and Bachelor of Science degrees in Architecture and Civil Engineering from the University of Nebraska, enabling him to translate complex technical challenges into clear, actionable strategies.Specialties:Strategic Engineering Leadership • Distribution & Civil Engineering • Infrastructure Modernization • Grid Strategy • Customer Experience • Continuous Improvement (LEAN) • Capital Project Delivery • Systems Thinking • Architecture & Design • AI
Experience
Lead Distribution Engineer
Feb 2024 — Present
Education
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Masters of Science, Civil Engineering
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Bachelors of Design, Architecture
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Bachelors of Science, Civil Engineering
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