Distribution Designer

Entergy; Grenada (MS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Entergy in Mississippi is seeking a qualified designer to support electric utility distribution projects for residential and commercial customers. The role involves meeting with customers, designing overhead and underground extensions, estimating costs, preparing drawings, and coordinating project construction.

The position requires a degree (or equivalent), distribution design experience, and the ability to work with internal and external stakeholders to provide reliable service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (any discipline) required
• 2‑year Technical Associates degree required
• 2+ years Electric Utility field operational experience (Transmission Line or Substation, Distribution Line or Service, Field Metering)
• 1‑year Electric Utility Distribution (or Transmission) Design experience for Designer I
• 2 additional years Electric Utility Distribution (or Transmission) Design experience for Designer II/III
• Department Sr. Manager’s approval may substitute for requirements

Responsibilities

• Meet with customers to determine electric needs and design distribution facilities
• Manage multiple distribution projects including design, cost estimation, construction drawings, and coordination
• Lead pre-design and pre-construction meetings with stakeholders
• Perform engineering calculations (load studies, fault current, voltage drop) to aid planning and projects
• Support local operations and ensure compliance with distribution design standards
• Assist with Right of Way permits and documents
• Participate in storm restoration and damage assessments as needed

Education

Bachelor’s degree (any discipline)

2‑year Technical Associates degree

Job description

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, designing overhead and underground line extensions, estimating costs, preparing construction drawings, and coordinating 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 (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 locally and out of town, leading and/or participating in damage assessment activities.

Minimum Requirements

Designer I

• Requires one of the following:
• Bachelor’s degree (any discipline)
• 2‑year Technical Associates degree
• 1‑year Electric Utility Distribution (or Transmission) Design experience
• 2+ years of Electric Utility field operational experience (Transmission Line or Substation, Distribution Line or Service, Field Metering)
• 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
• Bachelor’s degree (any discipline)
• 2‑year Technical Associates degree
• 2 additional years Electric Utility Distribution (or Transmission) Design experience
• 2+ years of Electric Utility field operational experience (Transmission Line or Substation, Distribution Line or Service, Field Metering)
• 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
• Bachelor’s degree (any discipline)
• 2‑year Technical Associates degree
• 2 additional years Electric Utility Distribution (or Transmission) Design experience
• 2+ years of Electric Utility field operational experience (Transmission Line or Substation, Distribution Line or Service, Field Metering)
• 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
• Bachelor’s degree (any discipline)
• 2‑year Technical Associates degree
• 2 additional years Electric Utility Distribution (or Transmission) Design experience
• 2+ years of Electric Utility field operational experience (Transmission Line or Substation, Distribution Line or Service, Field Metering)
• 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.

Certificates, Licenses, etc. Required for the Position

• Must have valid driver’s license and good driving record.

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.

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 click here 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.

Legal & EEO Statement

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

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.

This position is designated as a Safety Sensitive position and is subject to mandatory pre‑employment and random drug testing.