Design Basis Engineer II - Sr. (Trans)(Protection & Control)

Entergy Corporation; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Entergy New Orleans seeks a Design Basis Engineer II – Sr. to govern transmission protection standards and relay settings methodologies for substation facilities.

You will collaborate with design, asset management, and construction teams to ensure reliability, regulatory compliance, and robust protection philosophies. The role emphasizes developing standard drawings, reviewing vendor submittals, and guiding engineers through design basis updates while aligning with industry practices and

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of electric power system protection and fault current behavior.
• Ability to interpret relay schematics, logic diagrams, and construction drawings.
• Experience with protection system design and substation practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain standard relay protection schemes and relay settings methodologies for transmission/substation facilities.
• Review protection submittals, vendor drawings, and P&C packages for compliance.
• Provide technical guidance to relay settings engineers and cross‑functional teams.

Skills

Protection knowledge

Relay coordination

Schematic interpretation

Communication

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical preferred)

PE license (preferred)

Tools

MS Office

SEL AcSELerator

GE Enervista

Job description

Location: New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

Company: Entergy

Job Title: Design Basis Engineer II - Sr. (Trans)(Protection & Control)

Work Place Flexibility: Onsite

Legal Entity: Entergy Services, LLC

JOB SUMMARY / PURPOSE

This position resides within the Transmission Design Basis department and focuses on developing, governing, and continuously improving Transmission Engineering Standards related to protective relaying, relay settings methodologies, and substation protection system design. The role works closely with Design Engineering, Asset Management, Relay Settings Engineering, construction personnel, procurement, vendors, and configuration management to ensure that protective relaying standards, philosophies, and designs meet system reliability, regulatory, and operational requirements.

You will help define and sustain the technical basis for relay protection schemes, standard drawings, protection philosophies, and associated documentation used across the transmission system.

JOB DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop, review, and maintain standard relay protection schemes, application philosophies, and relay settings methodologies for transmission and substation facilities.
• Evaluate existing protective relaying standards and identify improvements in areas such as fault analysis methods, device coordination, settings criteria, and design templates.
• Perform technical reviews of protection-related engineering submittals, including vendor relay drawings, logic diagrams, and protection & control (P&C) packages.
• Support relay settings engineers by providing design basis clarification, standard updates, philosophy intent, and technical guidance.
• Review and ensure consistency of relay schematics, wiring diagrams, and equipment application drawings.

Standards Development & Governance

• Serve as a subject matter expert for a portfolio of standard drawings, templates, relay equipment applications, and design basis documents.
• Create and revise Transmission Engineering (TE) Standard Documents, catalog IDs/stock codes, and standard protection drawings.
• Lead or participate in cross‑functional teams to evaluate issues identified by internal stakeholders and drive consensus‑based solutions.
• Maintain and enhance the Design Basis department’s SharePoint site and document repositories.

Compliance, Quality, and Industry Alignment

• Ensure protection‑related standards align with applicable industry standards and regulations (e.g., NERC, SERC, IEEE, IEC) and with internal governance requirements.
• Support audits or inquiries related to protection system applications, standard compliance, and revisions.
• Collaborate with external technical consortia, industry groups, and universities to remain current with evolving protection engineering practices.

Engineering Support & Lifecycle Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support throughout the design, construction, commissioning, and maintenance phases of protection systems.
• Apply engineering judgment and protection principles to evaluate alternatives, propose solutions, and interpret applicable codes, standards, and utility practices.
• Lead or support change management efforts for standard updates, including training and lessons learned sessions.
• Assist with storm/emergency restoration activities as required.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical preferred; Mechanical, Civil, Industrial, or accredited Engineering Technology degrees considered with PE).
• Preferred: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering with emphasis on power systems or protection.

Experience

• Senior Engineer: 6+ years engineering experience
• Preferred: 3+ years experience in relay design, relay settings, substation design, protection & control, asset management, or related technical engineering fields.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong understanding of electric power system protection, fault current behavior, relay coordination, and protective device application.
• Ability to interpret and develop relay schematics, logic diagrams, and construction drawings.
• Knowledge of construction and commissioning practices for substation protection systems.
• Proficiency with engineering design principles and utility design processes.
• Ability to evaluate complex technical issues, exercise sound judgment, and develop practical solutions.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for collaborating with engineering staff, field personnel, and stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with MS Office tools; familiarity with relay software platforms (e.g., SEL AcSELerator, GE Enervista) is a plus.
• Commitment to safety, hazard recognition, and adherence to company safety policies.
• Ability to identify and drive process improvements within engineering standards and protection design practices.

Certificates & Licenses

• Senior Engineer: EIT or advanced engineering degree preferred
• Preferred:
  • Professional Engineer (PE), State of Louisiana
  • EIT Certification
  • PMP Certification

EEO Statement

EEO Statement: The Entergy System of Companies provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. The Entergy System of Companies complies with applicable state and local laws governing non‑discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. The Entergy System of Companies expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of the Entergy System of Company employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.

Accessibility

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