Distribution Specialist Sr

Entergy Corporation; Louisiana (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Entergy Corporation is looking for a subject matter expert for a technical role based in Louisiana. The position requires expertise in engineering disciplines and entails planning and conducting independent work while ensuring safety and compliance standards are met.

The ideal candidate will have a technical degree and significant experience in electric utilities. Responsibilities include collaborating with teams and leading projects, with the expectation of representing Entergy in professional settings.

Qualifications

• 6 years experience with a 4-year degree or 15 years without a degree required.
• Ability to lead small projects.
• Knowledge of electrical distribution material.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct independent engineering work.
• Devise new approaches to solving problems.
• Represent Entergy as a technical expert.

Skills

Ability to work independently

Good interpersonal skills

Strong written and oral communication skills

Knowledge of electrical distribution practices

Ability to manage multiple activities

Education

Technical degree (2-year or 4-year)

15 years operational experience in electric utilities

Tools

Microsoft Office

Construction drawing interpretation

Job description

Location: Jefferson, Louisiana, United States.

Company: Entergy.

Job Summary / Purpose

This position acts as a subject matter expert in a program or system role in a technical discipline among peers within a department. It works in conjunction with other engineering disciplines as well as craft employees and is responsible for developing design and construction standards.

This position is designated as a safety‑sensitive role and is subject to mandatory pre‑employment and random drug testing.

Job Duties / Responsibilities

Plan and conduct independent engineering work requiring judgment in the evaluation, selection, application, and adaptation of engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria. Devise new approaches to solving problems. Work within a team environment to create and maintain material specifications, material standards, and process in Utility Distribution. Current opening will span the areas of overhead and underground construction as well as line equipment and control implementation. Future duties may involve other portions of the Design Basis group related to transformers, distributed energy resources, interconnection issues, and engineering support.

• Represent Entergy as a technical expert within industry.
• Represent Entergy Power Delivery in standards discussions and/or utility practices as the industry evolves.
• Work with consultants and equipment manufacturers and interface with departments on technical issues.
• Lead the development of system and power delivery processes and procedures.
• Act as a change agent for achieving power delivery objectives.
• Provide guidance and coaching to other departments on engineering matters.

Minimum Education Required

Technical degree (2‑year associate or 4‑year bachelor’s) and/or years of operational experience in electric utilities commensurate with progression level (15 years for distribution specification).

Minimum Experience Required

6 years with a 4‑year bachelor’s degree, 8 years with a 2‑year associate degree, 10 years with supervisory experience, or 15 years without a degree.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

• Ability to work independently without day‑to‑day oversight and within a geographically diverse team environment; ability to lead small projects; critical thinking and the ability to provide written reports supporting standards and the underlying philosophy.
• 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 recognize opportunities for process improvement.
• Experience and expertise in the actual construction of line and component details – constructability of standards.
• Knowledge of electrical distribution material.
• Knowledge of electrical distribution construction practices.
• Demonstrable understanding of the application of NEC, NESC, and/or other national codes and standards is a plus.

Certificates, Licenses Required

Must have a valid driver's license.

Location

Louisiana—JeffersonLouisiana: Jefferson || Louisiana: New Orleans

Job Function

Corporate

Travel Percentage

Up to 25%

Number of Openings

1

Req ID

122457

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.

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.

Work Authorization

Authorization to work in the United States is a precondition to employment in this position. Entergy will not sponsor candidates for work visas for this position.