Distribution Designer I-Sr

Entergy Corporation; Arkansas; Presencial; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Entergy is seeking a Distribution Designer I–Sr to design distribution facilities for residential and commercial customers in Mountain View, AR. Responsibilities include meeting with customers to determine service needs, designing overhead/underground extensions, estimating costs, and preparing drawings to support reliability improvements.

You will lead pre-design meetings, perform calculations, and ensure adherence to safety and design standards while collaborating with internal teams and

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree (any discipline) is required.
• 1+ year Electric Utility Distribution Design experience OR equivalent.
• 2+ years Electric Utility field operational experience (Transmission/Distribution) OR department approval in lieu of requirements.
• Good knowledge of electrical codes and safety practices.

Responsabilidades

• Manage multiple distribution projects for new residential and commercial customers, including meeting with customers and designing line extensions.
• Coordinate and lead pre-design and pre-construction meetings with stakeholders.
• Perform engineering calculations (load studies, fault current, voltage drop).
• Provide leadership and technical support to operations and ensure compliance with design standards.

Conocimientos

Interpersonal skills

Written & verbal communication

Ability to read construction drawings

Electrical theory basics

Project coordination

Educación

Bachelor’s degree (any discipline)

Herramientas

Construction drawings

Related software

Descripción del empleo

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Location: Mountain View, Arkansas, United States

Company: Entergy

Posting End Date:

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.

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Primary Location: Arkansas - Mountain ViewArkansas : Mountain View
Job Function: Corporate
FLSA Status: Professional
Relocation Option: No Relocation Offered
Union description/code: NON BARGAINING UNIT
Number of Openings: 1
Req ID: 125567
Travel Percentage: Up to 25%

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