Distribution Power Engineer - Grid Design & Reliability

Entergy Corporation; Searcy, Northern (AR, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Entergy Arkansas, LLC is seeking an Electrical Engineer to lead design and support for power distribution. The role covers planning, maintenance, and restoration activities across grid design, asset management, reliability, and safety.

You will analyze loads, size field equipment, and ensure compliance with standards. The position requires a Bachelor’s in engineering (Electrical preferred), with progression through Engineer I–Sr based on experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering required; Electrical preferred.
• PE license may be considered.
• Experience with power distribution systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform load flow and coordination analyses using SynerGEE.
• Develop plans to correct un-balanced loads on distribution circuits.
• Specify and size field equipment such as reclosers, fuses, capacitors, and regulators.
• Review DER documents for compliance with Entergy standards and policies.
• Perform Root Cause Failure Analysis on failures with unknown causes.
• Develop planned switching orders for the network.
• Troubleshoot power quality issues.
• Provide technical guidance to the Engineering Associates and line crews.
• Create, review, and approve electrical designs that meet customer needs and improve system reliability.
• Participate in meetings with external customers, architects, developers, contractors and government entities.

Skills

Load flow analysis

Circuit coordination

Power distribution design

Root Cause Failure Analysis

Project management

Communication skills

NEC/NESC knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

PE considered (preferred)

Tools

SynerGEE

Job description

Entergy Arkansas, LLC is seeking an Electrical Engineer to lead design and support for power distribution. The role covers planning, maintenance, and restoration activities across grid design, asset management, reliability, and safety.

You will analyze loads, size field equipment, and ensure compliance with standards. The position requires a Bachelor’s in engineering (Electrical preferred), with progression through Engineer I–Sr based on experience.