Dist Designer Helper - Distribution Designer, Sr.

Entergy; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Entergy Louisiana, LLC is seeking a Dist Designer Helper - Distribution Designer, Sr. to perform drafting, construction drawings, and estimates for distribution projects.

The role involves field investigations, right-of-way coordination, and customer meetings to determine service requirements. Applicants should have related field operations experience or a technical degree and be prepared to work under progressive supervision.

Qualifications

• Must have one year of field operations experience or a two-year technical associate degree or 60 college hours toward a 4-year degree.
• Senior level requires additional four years field operations experience and prior distribution design work.

Responsibilities

• Design overhead primary and secondary facilities (pole, internal, revenue).
• Conduct field investigations and prepare construction drawings and material/labor estimates.
• Coordinate with Entergy departments and obtain right-of-way documents and permits.
• Communicate with customers to discuss requirements and service dates.
• Adhere to Entergy safety policies and standards.

Skills

Field operations

Drafting

Construction drawings

Customer coordination

Education

Two-year technical associate degree

60 college hours toward a 4-year degree

Four-year technical degree

Job description

Job Title: Dist Designer Helper - Distribution Designer, Sr.

Work Place Flexibility: Onsite

Legal Entity: Entergy Louisiana, LLC

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Under Class 2 and/or 3 supervision, unless otherwise noted below, and following specific instructions as to methods and working details must be able to perform the more elementary drafting, prepare dimension drawings, prepare routine simple estimates, keep map and operating records, and be qualified to do the following and related work in the department to which he is assigned:

Under Class 1, become familiar with meeting regularly with external/internal customers to discuss and determine specific requirements to provide service in each situation and negotiate facilities layout, point of service, and proposed service date using the most efficient and cost effective method of meeting the customer’s needs while adhering to existing codes, standards and policies, as related to his work.

Under Class 1, learn to conduct field investigations; evaluate possible service alternatives, determine the appropriate standards and/or specifications; prepare accurate construction drawings and material/labor estimates; interpret customer survey plats; assist in engineering calculations, tables, layouts, studies, and reports, as related to his work.

Learn and become proficient in designing overhead primary and secondary facilities. Examples: Pole jobs, Internal jobs, and Revenue (miscalls).

Become familiar with communicating and/or negotiating right of way easements and/or permits and determine right of way clearing needs.

Learn to prepare and secure appropriate right of way documents and drawings in accordance with Entergy Standards.

Learn to communicate and coordinate assigned projects with all Entergy departments and appropriate personnel.

Approve, release, and assist/create project designs when authorized.

Follow and adhere to all Entergy safe work practices/policies, which include attending and participating in daily/monthly safety meetings.

EXPERIENCE AND SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Must have one of the following: One year field operations experience (Transmission Line or Substation, Distribution Line or Service, Field Metering, or Gas Distribution) OR Two Year Technical Associate Degree in a related field from an accredited school OR A minimum of 60 College hours toward a 4 year degree in a related field from an accredited school.

EXPERIENCE AND SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS – DISTRIBUTION DESIGNER:

Must meet all qualifications of Engineering Helper or one of the following: Three years field operations experience (Transmission Line or Substation, Distribution Line or Service, Field Metering or Gas Distribution) OR Two year Technical Associate Degree in a related field from an accredited school and 2 years related work experience OR A minimum of 60 College hours toward a 4 year degree in a related field from an accredited school and 2 years related work experience OR Four year Technical Degree in a related field from an accredited school.

EXPERIENCE AND SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS - DISTRIBUTION DESIGNER, SR:

Must meet all qualifications of Distribution Designer and one of the following: Four years field operations experience (Transmission Line or Substation, Distribution Line or Service, Field Metering or Gas Distribution) and worked 2 years as an Distribution Designer OR Must have qualified and worked 3 years as an Distribution Designer OR Must Possess a 2 Year Technical Associate Degree or 60 credit hours toward a 4 year degree in a related field from an accredited school and worked 2 years as an Distribution Designer or related work OR Must Possess a 4 Year Technical Degree in a related field from an accredited school and worked 1 year as an Distribution Designer or related work.