Distribution Designer

Entergy Corporation; El Dorado (AR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Entergy in Arkansas seeks a Distribution Designer to plan and design electric distribution projects for residential and commercial customers. You will meet with customers to determine service needs, and design overhead and underground extensions, estimating costs and preparing construction drawings.

You will lead design reviews, manage multiple projects, and ensure accurate calculations (load, fault current, voltage drop) while coordinating with stakeholders and upholding safety standards and

Qualifications

• Meet with customers to determine service needs and design distribution solutions.
• Estimate costs and prepare construction drawings for extensions.
• Coordinate pre-design and pre-construction meetings with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple distribution projects for new residential and commercial customers.
• Lead design and calculations for overhead and underground lines.
• Coordinate construction commits and ensure safety and compliance.

Skills

Customer meetings

Distribution design

Engineering calculations

Construction drawings

Project coordination

Leadership

Safety compliance

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Electrical utility distribution experience

Job description

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Company: Entergy

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Work Place Flexibility: Onsite

Legal Entity: Entergy Arkansas, LLC

This position can be filled as a Distribution Designer I, II, III, or Sr depending upon the candidate's experience.

JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE

Responsible for meeting with customers to determine electric needs and requirements. Design jobs to install, replace, or remove distribution facilities to support customer requests, reliability projects, or infrastructure improvement.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Primary responsibility will be to manage multiple distribution projects for new residential and commercial businesses. Includes meeting with customers to determine their service needs, design of overhead and underground line extensions, estimating costs, preparing construction drawings and coordinate construction commits.
• Coordinate and lead pre-design and pre-construction meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
• Perform engineering calculations to aid in planning and corrective measure projects (i.e., load studies, revenue justification, fault current, voltage drop, etc.).
• Provide leadership and technical support to local operations and contract compliance with regards to distribution design standards and practices to provide seamless service to customers and external constituents.
• Aid local Right of Way agent with acquiring permits and ROW documents.
• Assist with storm restoration efforts as needed both local and out of town leading and/or participating in damage assessment activities.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Designer I

Requires one of the following -

a. Bachelor's degree (any disciple) OR

c.1-year Electric Utility Distribution (or Transmission) Design experience OR

d.> 2 years of Electric Utility field operational experience (Transmission Line or Substation, Distribution Line or Service, Field Metering) OR

Department Sr. Manager's (or above) approval in lieu of all requirements

Designer II

Requires 2 years Electric Utility Distribution (or Transmission) Design experience AND

one of the following -

a. Bachelor's degree (any disciple) OR

c.2 additional years Electric Utility Distribution (or Transmission) Design experience OR

d.> 2 years of Electric Utility field operational experience (Transmission Line or Substation, Distribution Line or Service, Field Metering) OR

Department Sr. Manager's (or above) approval in lieu of all requirements

Designer III

Requires 4 years Electric Utility Distribution (or Transmission) Design experience AND

One of the following -

a. Bachelor's degree (any disciple) OR

c. 2 additional years Electric Utility Distribution (or Transmission) Design experience OR

d. > 2 years of Electric Utility field operational experience (Transmission Line or Substation, Distribution Line or Service, Field Metering) OR

Department Sr. Manager's (or above) approval in lieu of all requirements

Designer Sr

Requires 6 years Electric Utility Distribution (or Transmission) Design experience AND

One of the following -

a. Bachelor's degree (any disciple) OR

c. 2 additional years Electric Utility Distribution (or Transmission) Design experience OR

d. > 2 years of Electric Utility field operational experience (Transmission Line or Substation, Distribution Line or Service, Field Metering) OR

Department Sr. Manager's (or above) approval in lieu of all requirements

Minimum knowledge, skills and abilities required of the position

Good interpersonal skills along with strong written and oral communication skills. Good knowledge of personal computer operations and related software. Basic theory of electricity. Ability to interpret construction drawings. Ability to manage multiple activities and changing priorities. Ability to work well under pressure. Self-motivated and dependable team player. Good math skills. Familiar with National Electrical Safety Code and National Electrical Code. Required to work safely and follow all Entergy safety policies and procedures. Ability to recognize hazards in the workplace and mitigate the hazards. Ability to maintain and care for Company equipment properly and safeguard assets. Ability to meet the public in a pleasant and tactful manner and understand the importance of delivering a high level of customer service. Demonstrated acceptance of a diverse and inclusive work environment and customer base. Ability to recognize opportunities for process improvement.

Any certificates, licenses, etc. required for the position

Must have valid driver's license and good driving record.

Primary Location: Arkansas - El DoradoArkansas : El Dorado
Job Function: Corporate
FLSA Status: Professional
Relocation Option: No Relocation Offered
Union description/code: NON BARGAINING UNIT
Number of Openings: 1
Req ID: 124847
Travel Percentage: Up to 25%

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