Engineer I - Sr (Trans)

Entergy Corporation; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Entergy seeks an engineer to join its Substation engineering team in Louisiana. The role spans planning, maintenance, design engineering, project management and restoration duties across grid areas.

Responsibilities include detailed substation analysis, applying codes and standards, and supporting storm/restoration efforts. A Bachelor's degree in engineering is required; PE is preferred and substation relay protection experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in an engineering discipline from a four-year accredited institution; PE may be considered.
• Substation relay protection experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs detailed engineering analysis in substation areas including planning, maintenance, design, project management and construction.
• Uses engineering principles and standards to develop cost-effective, technically sound solutions.
• Applies engineering principles when evaluating alternatives and interpreting electrical codes, procedures, and policies.
• Provides engineering support to Area Substation Supervisors in diagnostics and preventive maintenance tasks.
• Supports compliance with industry standards (NERC, SERC) and other utility regulations.
• Collaborates with Transmission and other units to achieve goals.
• Assists with storm/restoration efforts as necessary.

Skills

Engineering principles

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Safety procedures

Multitasking

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

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Company: Entergy

Work Place Flexibility: Onsite

Legal Entity: Entergy Louisiana, LLC

* This position can be filled as an Engineer I -Sr based on the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate. *

Job Summary/Purpose

Performs a wide variety of planning, maintenance, design engineering, project management and construction, and operations 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

• Performs a wide variety of detailed engineering analysis in Substation-related areas such as planning, maintenance, design, project management and construction, and operations.
• Uses engineering/technical principles, best practices, and knowledge of internal and external business issues to solve problems, develop cost-effective, technically sound solutions, and improve products or services.
• Applies knowledge of engineering principles in evaluating alternatives, making decisions, and interpreting/employing applicable electrical codes, procedures, standards, processes, and policies.
• Provides engineering and technical support to Area Substation Supervisors in the group’s day to day performance of diagnostic and preventive maintenance tasks
• Supports activities to comply with applicable industry standards (i.e., NERC, SERC) and other utility regulations, as required.
• Works with other disciplines within the Transmission organization and other company business units to achieve stated goals
• Assist with storm/emergency restoration efforts as necessary.

Minimum education required of the position

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering Discipline (typically Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, and Industrial) from a 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.Substation relay protection experience preferred

Minimum experience required of the position

• Engineer I: 0 - 2 years of applicable engineering experience
• Engineer II: at least 2 - 4 years of applicable engineering experience
• Engineer III: at least 4 - 6 years of applicable engineering experience
• Sr Engineer: at least 6 years of applicable engineering experience

Minimum knowledge, skills and abilities required of the position

Technical mastery of engineering principles. In-depth knowledge of procedures, programs, and standards in responsible area. Consistently drives for value in sound engineering decisions. Mentors other engineers and technical professionals. 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. 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. 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.

Primary Location:

Louisiana - MetairieLouisiana : Metairie || Louisiana : Baton Rouge || Louisiana : New Orleans

Job Function: Engineering

FLSA Status: Professional

Relocation Option: Level II

Union description/code: NON BARGAINING UNIT

Number of Openings: 1

Req ID: 125123

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.

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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 duties.