Distribution Field Engineer I-Sr.

Entergy; Beaumont (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Entergy Texas, Inc. is seeking a Distribution Field Engineer at the Beaumont location. The role involves meeting with customers to determine electric needs and performing planning, maintenance and design tasks for routine, non-routine and emergency restoration activities.

The position requires strong engineering principles, project management capabilities, leadership and communication skills, with the ability to work under pressure and participate in storm restoration efforts as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from a four-year accredited institution.
• 2+ years experience for Engineer II; 4+ for Engineer III; 6+ years for Sr Engineer.
• Must have a valid driver's license with a good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance to Engineer Associates and Assistants and local area line groups.
• Provide project management for large projects including highway relocations, governmental projects, planned improvements and reliability projects.
• Review and approve electrical designs that meet customer needs and standards for system reliability.
• Represent Entergy in meetings with external customers, architects, developers, contractors and government entities.
• Perform engineering calculations to aid in planning and corrective measure projects.
• Assist with storm restoration efforts both locally and in other locations.

Skills

Engineering principles

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

PE license (preferred)

Job description

Job Title

Distribution Field Engineer I‑Sr. PS Job Title: Distribution Field Engineer Work Place Flexibility: Onsite Legal Entity: Entergy Texas, Inc.-GTX

Job Summary / Purpose

Responsible for meeting with customers to determine electric needs and requirements. Performs a wide variety of planning, maintenance, and design engineering activities related to routine, non‑routine, and emergency restoration duties. Project areas may include grid/system design, operations and maintenance, planning, asset management, reliability, computer applications, safety, and root cause failure analysis.

Job Duties / Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance to the Engineer Associates and Assistants and local area line groups.
• Provide project management for all large projects including highway relocations, governmental projects, planned improvement and reliability projects.
• Review and recommend for approval electrical designs that meet customer needs, comply with company standards and enhance the overall system performance and reliability.
• Participate in meetings with external customers, architects, developers, contractors and government entities to communicate standards and guidelines.
• Perform engineering calculations to aid in planning and corrective measure projects.
• Assist with storm restoration efforts both local and out of town.

Minimum Requirements

Minimum education required of the position: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Discipline (typically Electrical, Mechanical, Civil and Chemical, Industrial) from four year accredited institution. Degrees in engineering technology (typically, Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, and Industrial) from a four year accredited institution with PE may be considered.

Minimum Experience Required Of The Position: Engineer II – 2+ years experience; Engineer III – 4+ years experience; Sr Engineer – 6+ years experience in an engineering discipline.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Required Of The Position: Demonstrated ability to apply engineering principles. Thorough understanding of procedures, programs, and standards in responsible area. Good leadership skills. Good interpersonal skills along with strong written and oral communication skills. Excellent math skills. Excellent project management skills. Good knowledge of Personal Computer operations and related software. Familiar with National Electrical Safety Codes and National Electrical Code. Ability to manage multiple activities and changing priorities. Ability to work well under pressure. Required to work safely and follow all Entergy safety policies and procedures. Ability to recognize hazards in the workplace and have the ability to mitigate the hazards. 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 and have the ability to enact change.

Any Certificates, Licenses, Etc. Required For The Position: Must have valid driver's license and good driving record.

Working Conditions: Must be available for 24 hour call out and extended hours as necessary. 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.

Primary Location

Texas – Beaumont, Texas: Beaumont

Job Function

Engineering

FLSA Status

Professional

Relocation Option

No Relocation Offered

Union Description / Code

NON BARGAINING UNIT

Number of Openings

1

Travel Percentage

Up to 25%

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Minority/Female/Disability/Vets.

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 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.

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, employee Services will contact you regarding your request.

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.

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