Distribution Designer

Entergy; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Entergy in Louisiana is seeking an engineer to manage multiple distribution projects for new residential and commercial customers. You will meet with customers to determine service needs, design overhead and underground line extensions, estimate costs, prepare construction drawings, and coordinate construction commitments.

The role requires knowledge of distribution design standards, ability to lead meetings with stakeholders, and strong analytical skills for load studies and fault current

Qualifications

• Designer I: Bachelor’s degree (any discipline) OR 2-year technical AAS OR 1-year Electric Utility Distribution design experience OR >2 years of electric utility field ops.
• Designer II: 2 years Electric Utility Distribution Design experience AND (Bachelor’s degree OR 2-year AAS OR 2 additional years design experience OR >2 years field ops).
• Designer III: 4 years Electric Utility Distribution Design experience AND (Bachelor’s degree OR 2-year AAS OR 2 additional years design experience OR >2 years field ops).
• Designer Sr: 6 years Electric Utility Distribution Design experience AND (Bachelor’s degree OR 2-year AAS OR 2 additional years design experience OR >2 years field ops).

Responsibilities

• Meet with customers to determine service needs and requirements.
• Design overhead and underground line extensions.
• Estimate costs and prepare construction drawings.
• Coordinate pre-design and pre-construction meetings with stakeholders.
• Perform engineering calculations for planning and corrective projects (load studies, fault current, voltage drop).
• Support operations and ensure compliance with design standards.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written & verbal communication

PC literacy

Electric theory

Construction drawings

Time management

Driver's license

NEC knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree (any discipline)

2-year Technical Associates degree

1-year Electric Utility Distribution/Transmission design experience

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, 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 : Bachelor’s degree (any discipline) OR 2-year Technical Associates degree OR 1-year Electric Utility Distribution (or Transmission) Design experience OR > 2 years of Electric Utility field operational experience.
• Designer II : 2 years Electric Utility Distribution (or Transmission) Design experience AND (Bachelor’s degree OR 2-year Technical Associates degree OR 2 additional years Design experience OR > 2 years field operational experience).
• Designer III : 4 years Electric Utility Distribution (or Transmission) Design experience AND (Bachelor’s degree OR 2-year Technical Associates degree OR 2 additional years Design experience OR > 2 years field operational experience).
• Designer Sr : 6 years Electric Utility Distribution (or Transmission) Design experience AND (Bachelor’s degree OR 2-year Technical Associates degree OR 2 additional years Design experience OR > 2 years field operational experience).

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Good interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of personal computer operations.
• Basic theory of electricity and ability to interpret construction drawings.
• Ability to manage multiple activities and changing priorities.
• Familiar with National Electrical Safety Code and National Electrical Code.
• Valid driver's license and good driving record.

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