Design Basis Engineer II - Sr. (Trans)(Substation)

Entergy Corporation; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Entergy seeks a Design Basis Engineer II/Sr. for transmission substations in New Orleans, LA. The role drives technical foundations, design governance, and operational performance while collaborating with cross-functional teams and field personnel.

The engineer will handle routine and non-routine engineering tasks, support during storms, and ensure safe, reliable substation systems through sound judgment and adherence to standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline from a four-year accredited college/university.
• Engineer II/III/Sr: 2/4/6+ years of engineering experience respectively; PE may be considered.
• Strong knowledge of electrical design, codes, and industry standards.
• Ability to work in teams and communicate effectively; safety-conscious and adaptable.

Responsibilities

• Apply engineering principles to develop technically sound, cost-effective substation solutions.
• Interpret electrical codes and standards to ensure design integrity and compliance.
• Provide technical direction to field operations and other stakeholders.
• Support storm restoration and emergency response activities as needed.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Decision making

Safety awareness

Electrical knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

PE certification considered

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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Location: New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

Company: Entergy

Job Title: Design Basis Engineer II - Sr. (Trans)(Substation)

Work Place Flexibility: Onsite

Legal Entity: Entergy Services, LLC

* These positions will be filled as an Engineer II, III or Sr. based on the qualifications and experience of the selected candidates. *

JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE:

The Substation Design Basis Engineer supports the technical foundation, design governance, and operational performance of Entergy’s transmission substations. Work includes routine and non‑routine engineering activities as well as technical support during emergency and storm restoration events. The engineer helps ensure safe, reliable, and high‑quality substation systems by applying sound engineering judgment, maintaining standards, and supporting cross‑functional engineering and field teams.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Engineering Design, Maintenance & Operations Support

• Apply engineering principles and utility best practices to develop technically sound, cost‑effective solutions that strengthen reliability and system performance.
• Interpret and apply electrical codes, standards, procedures, and internal policies to ensure compliance and design integrity.
• Provide engineering support and technical direction to field operations, construction personnel, and other transmission stakeholders.
• Participate in failure analysis, root‑cause evaluations, and system troubleshooting for substation equipment and protection systems.

Standards, Governance & Technical Leadership

• Maintain deep knowledge of applicable procedures, programs, and engineering standards within assigned functional areas.
• Provide technical leadership within the department, supporting knowledge development, design consistency, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate across Transmission Engineering, Operations, Planning, Asset Management, and other business units to achieve organizational objectives.

Collaboration, Stakeholder Support & Cross‑Functional Coordination

• Work effectively with multidisciplinary teams to drive engineering accuracy, constructability, and operational excellence.
• Advise field personnel on complex technical issues and support resolution of emerging equipment and operational challenges.
• Support departmental efforts to improve processes, documentation, and engineering quality.

Safety, Reliability & Emergency Support

• Work safely and comply with all Entergy safety policies and procedures.
• Identify, communicate, and mitigate workplace hazards.
• Provide onsite or remote support during storms, restoration, and grid emergencies as required
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Discipline (typically Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, and Industrial) from a four-year accredited institution
• Degrees in engineering technology (typically Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, and Industrial) from a four-year accredited institution with PE may be considered
• Engineer II: at least 2 years of experience in an engineering discipline
• Engineer III: at least 4 years of experience in an engineering discipline
  Engineer Sr: at least 6 years of experience in an engineering discipline

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• In-depth knowledge of procedures, programs, and standards in responsible area.
• Consistently demonstrates good judgement.
• Good interpersonal skills along with strong written and oral communication skills.
• Good knowledge of personal computer operations and related software.
• Ability to manage multiple activities and changing priorities.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Required to work safely and follow all Entergy safety policies and procedures.
• Ability to recognize hazards in the workplace and have the ability to mitigate the hazards.
• Demonstrated acceptance of a diverse and inclusive work environment and customer base.
• Ability to recognize opportunities for process improvement and have the ability to enact change.
• Ability to work in a team environment.

Preferred:

• Knowledgeable in MS Office toolkit.
• Self-motivated with ability and desire to make good decisions.
• Able to work cross functional with other personnel, departments and organizations.
  Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Sr. Engineer: EIT or Graduate Level Engineering Degree or MBA.
• Preferred:
  • PE certification in State of LA
  • EIT
  • PMP certification

Primary Location: Louisiana - New OrleansLouisiana : New Orleans
Job Function: Engineering
FLSA Status: Professional
Relocation Option: Level II
Union description/code: NON BARGAINING UNIT
Number of Openings: 1
Req ID: 123948
Travel Percentage: 25% to 50%

An Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Vets. Please click here to view the EEO page, or see statements below.

EEO Statement:

The Entergy System of Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) 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:

Entergy provides reasonable accommodations for online applicants. Requests for a reasonable accommodation may be made orally or in writing by an applicant, employee, or third party on his or her behalf.If you are an individual with a disability and you are in need of an accommodation for the recruiting process please clickhere and provide your name, contact number, the accommodation requested and the requisition number that you are requesting the accommodation for. Employee Services will contact you regarding your request.

Additional Responsibilities:

As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.

The non-confidential portions of the affirmative action program for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans shall be available for inspection upon request by any employee or applicant for employment. Please [e-mail] to schedule a time to review the affirmative action plan during regular office hours.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.

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