Distribution Designer I-Sr.

Entergy Corporation; Brookhaven (MS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Entergy Corporation in Brookhaven, Mississippi is seeking an Engineer to manage distribution projects and meet with customers to assess their electric needs. The role involves designing overhead and underground lines, coordinating with various stakeholders, and performing essential engineering calculations to ensure efficiency.

Ideal candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree and demonstrate strong communication, interpersonal skills, and effective project management abilities. This position emphasizes safety and customer service as key priorities.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple distribution projects for new residential and commercial businesses.
• Coordinate and lead pre-design and pre-construction meetings with stakeholders.
• Perform engineering calculations for planning and project corrections.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written and oral communication

Knowledge of personal computer operations

Basic theory of electricity

Ability to manage multiple activities

Self-motivated team player

Education

Bachelor’s degree (any discipline)

Job description

Location

Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States

Job Summary

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

• Manage multiple distribution projects for new residential and commercial businesses, including meeting with customers to determine 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 regard to distribution design standards and practices to provide seamless service to customers and external constituents.
• Aid the 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

• Bachelor’s degree (any discipline) OR
• 1-year Electric Utility Distribution (or Transmission) Design experience OR
• 2 years of Electric Utility field operational experience (Transmission Line or Substation, Distribution Line or Service, Field Metering) OR
• Department Sr. Manager’s approval in lieu of all requirements

Designer II

• 2 years Electric Utility Distribution (or Transmission) Design experience
• Bachelor’s degree (any discipline) OR
• 2 additional years Electric Utility Distribution (or Transmission) Design experience OR
• 2 years of Electric Utility field operational experience (Transmission Line or Substation, Distribution Line or Service, Field Metering) OR
• Department Sr. Manager’s approval in lieu of all requirements

Designer III

• 4 years Electric Utility Distribution (or Transmission) Design experience
• Bachelor’s degree (any discipline) OR
• 2 additional years Electric Utility Distribution (or Transmission) Design experience OR
• 2 years of Electric Utility field operational experience (Transmission Line or Substation, Distribution Line or Service, Field Metering) OR
• Department Sr. Manager’s approval in lieu of all requirements

Designer Sr

• 6 years Electric Utility Distribution (or Transmission) Design experience
• Bachelor’s degree (any discipline) OR
• 2 additional years Electric Utility Distribution (or Transmission) Design experience OR
• 2 years of Electric Utility field operational experience (Transmission Line or Substation, Distribution Line or Service, Field Metering) OR
• Department Sr. Manager’s approval in lieu of all requirements

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• 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.
• 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 them.
• 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, and Other Requirements

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

Safety Sensitive Position

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

Equal Employment Opportunity 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 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.