Engineer I-Sr (Utility)

Entergy; Beaumont (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in Beaumont, Texas, is seeking an Engineer I‑Sr to support the Distribution Operations Center. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in engineering and experience providing technical guidance, performing engineering calculations, and participating in storm restoration efforts. This role involves working onsite and requires strong leadership and communication skills. The company offers a collaborative environment with opportunities to contribute to essential energy services.

Qualifications

• 0 to 2 years experience for Engineer I.
• 2+ years experience for Engineer II.
• 4+ years experience for Engineer III.
• 6+ years experience for Engineer Sr.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance to operators and staff.
• Analyze and schedule project switching.
• Review switching plans to enhance performance.
• Report relevant metrics to facilitate DOC functions.
• Assist with storm restoration efforts.

Skills

Engineering principles

Leadership and interpersonal skills

Math and project management skills

Communication skills

Familiarity with National Electrical Safety Codes

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Discipline

Job description

Engineer I‑Sr (Utility) at Entergy

Workplace flexibility: Onsite
Legal Entity: Entergy Texas, Inc.-GTX

Job Summary

Responsible for supporting the Distribution Operations Center (DOC) in engineering functions, analysis, and technical expertise. Performs a wide variety of planning, maintenance, and engineering activities related to routine, non‑routine, and emergency restoration. 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 DOC operators, staff, and local area line groups.
• Provide project switching analysis and outage scheduling support for all large projects including substation, distribution planned and reliability projects.
• Review and recommend planned and contingent switching plans, comply with company standards and enhance overall system performance and reliability.
• Participate in meetings with internal customers to facilitate DOC functions.
• Report on relevant metrics pertaining to DOC functions.
• Perform engineering calculations to aid in planning and corrective measure projects.
• Assist with storm restoration efforts.

Minimum Requirements

Minimum Education Required

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Discipline (typically Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, Industrial) from a four‑year accredited institution.
• Degrees in engineering technology (typically Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, Industrial) from a four‑year accredited institution with PE may be considered.

Minimum Experience Required

• Engineer I: 0 to 2 years experience in an engineering discipline.
• Engineer II: 2+ years experience in an engineering discipline.
• Engineer III: 4+ years experience in an engineering discipline.
• Engineer Sr: 6+ years experience in an engineering discipline.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Demonstrated ability to apply engineering principles.
• Thorough understanding of procedures, programs, and standards in the responsible area.
• Consistently demonstrates good engineering judgment.
• Good leadership and interpersonal skills along with strong written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent math, project management, and computer operation skills.
• Familiar with National Electrical Safety Codes and National Electrical Code.
• Ability to manage multiple activities and changing priorities, work well under pressure, and follow all Entergy safety policies and procedures.
• Ability to recognize hazards, mitigate them, and provide high‑level customer service.
• Support a diverse and inclusive work environment and process improvement initiatives.

Certificates, Licenses, Etc. Required

• Must have valid driver’s license and good driving record.

Primary Location

Texas – Beaumont (Beaumont)

Travel Percentage

Up to 25%

Equal Opportunity Employer 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 please click here and provide your name, contact number, the accommodation requested and the requisition number that you are requesting the accommodation for. 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, 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.