Engineer I - Sr Lead (Renewable)

Entergy Corporation; The Woodlands (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Entergy in The Woodlands, Texas is seeking an Engineer I - Sr Lead (Renewable) to lead projects across solar PV, battery storage, and uprates. You will translate requirements into executable plans, coordinate internal and external partners, and ensure safety, reliability, schedule, budget, and quality.

The role progresses from Engineer I to Senior Lead Engineer based on experience, with onsite work and travel 25–50%.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited engineering degree or related science with equivalent experience in power/plant operations.
• 0–2 years for Engineer I; 2–3 for Engineer II; higher levels for Sr roles; progressive responsibility.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential.
• Ability to manage safety, reliability, schedule, and budget in project settings.

Responsibilities

• Lead with safety and compliance to meet regulatory requirements and Entergy guidelines.
• Develop and control technical specifications and design documentation; manage changes.
• Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders to align requirements and execution.
• Provide technical oversight of EPC contractors, OEMs, and consultants throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support vendor evaluations, review proposals, and perform cost/benefit analyses to select fit-for-purpose solutions.
• Own RFIs and contract scope changes with timely, documented decisions.
• Monitor schedule, cost, and quality; identify risks and implement solutions.
• Conduct site visits and constructability reviews; support commissioning and startup.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Stakeholder management

Leadership of technical tasks

Travel willingness

Education

ABET-engineering degree

Job description

Location: The Woodlands, Texas, United States

Company: Entergy

Job Title: Engineer I - Sr Lead (Renewable)

PS Job Title: Engineer, Sr Lead

Work Place Flexibility: Onsite

Legal Entity: Entergy Services, LLC

*This position may be filled as an Engineer I, II, II, Sr or Sr Lead based on experience. *

JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE

The Project Engineer within the Power Generation (PGEN) Project Management Organization provides technical leadership across engineering, procurement, and construction to deliver projects for Entergy’s generation fleet including solar PV, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and capacity uprates. The role translates requirements into executable plans, coordinates internal and external partners, and ensures safety, reliability, schedule, budget, and quality.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead with safety and compliance; enforce regulatory requirements, industry codes/standards, and Entergy engineering guidelines.
• Develop, review, and control technical specifications, engineering packages, and project design documentation; champion change/modification processes and configuration management.
• Coordinate cross‑functional stakeholders (engineering & technical support, operations, asset management, environmental, supply chain, power development, commercial) to align requirements and execution.
• Provide technical oversight of EPC contractors, OEMs, Owner’s Engineers, and consultants throughout design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and startup.
• Support equipment/vendor evaluations, review technical proposals, review performance data & cost/benefit analysis; recommend fit‑for‑purpose selections.
• Own technical RFIs and contract scope change requests; ensure timely, documented decisions.
• Monitor schedule/cost/quality; identify risks/issues and implement engineering solutions to maintain targets.
• Conduct site visits and constructability reviews; resolve field engineering issues and support commissioning/startup activities.
• Develop scopes, estimates, schedules and risk assessments during early‑stage development and capital planning.
• Integrate new renewable/storage assets with existing generation systems, including performance modeling and grid‑interconnection requirements.
• Lead and document technical reviews (design reviews, hazard analyses) and capture/deploy lessons learned.
• Trend system performance via walkdowns and analyses; identify deficiencies, drive corrective actions, and perform failure evaluations/root‑cause analyses/causal determinations.
• Prepare engineering deliverables to established standards, procedures, and quality expectations; maintain required qualifications/training.
• Maintain strong, transparent communication with internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure alignment and successful project delivery.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Minimum education required of the position

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, or related discipline) from an ABET‑accredited program; OR a related physical science discipline associated with power‑plant operations or construction management with equivalent experience.

Minimum experience required of the position

• Engineer I: 0–2 years in power generation, energy, industrial facilities, or related fields.
• Engineer II: 2–3 years progressive engineering experience in power generation, energy, industrial facilities, or related fields.
• Engineer III: 4–5 years in power generation, energy, industrial facilities, or related fields with increasing responsibility in project engineering, system design, technical analyses, or major equipment integration.
• Senior Engineer: 6-7 years in power generation, energy, industrial facilities, or related fields with significant responsibility in project engineering, system design, plant operations, or major equipment integration.
• Senior Lead Engineer:8+ years in power generation, energy, industrial facilities, or related fields with significant responsibility in project engineering, system design, plant operations, or major equipment integration.

Minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities required of the position

• Strong communication, teamwork, and stakeholder management.
• Proficiency with PC applications, engineering tools, and analytical systems appropriate to level.
• Ability to lead technical tasks, coordinate contractors, and solve complex engineering problems.
• Working knowledge of power‑generation principles (thermal, solar PV, BESS) and applicable codes/standards.
• Familiarity with project‑engineering processes: scope development, design review, specification creation, construction/commissioning support.
• Ability to interpret drawings, technical specifications, vendor submittals, and performance data.
• Effective prioritization and multitasking in dynamic project environments; commitment to safety, reliability, and compliance.
• Willingness and ability to travel to project and plant sites.

Any certificates, licenses, etc. required for the position

Preferred: Professional Engineer (PE) license.

Primary Location: Texas-The WoodlandsTexas : The Woodlands || Arkansas : Little Rock || Louisiana : New Orleans || Mississippi : Jackson
Job Function: Corporate
FLSA Status: Professional
Relocation Option: No Relocation Offered
Union description/code: NON BARGAINING UNIT
Number of Openings: 1
PS Job Title: Engineer, Sr Lead
Travel Percentage:25% to 50%

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 Company employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.

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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.

The non-confidential portions of the affirmative action program for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans shall be available for inspection upon request by any employee or applicant for employment. Please [e-mail] to schedule a time to review the affirmative action plan during regular office hours.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
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