Engineer II - Sr

Entergy Corporation; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Entergy Corporation is looking for a Transmission Line Engineer in New Orleans, Louisiana. This role provides technical leadership and engineering guidance for transmission line infrastructure. Key responsibilities include developing standards, reviewing vendor drawings, and supporting compliance with industry standards.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering with several years of relevant experience, strong design skills, and proficiency in engineering tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline from a four‑year accredited institution.
• At least 2 years of experience for Engineer II, 4 years for Engineer III, and 6 years for Senior Engineer.
• Knowledge of electrical theory and transmission line engineering principles.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze transmission line standards issues.
• Recommend solutions and lead cross-functional teams.
• Maintain the Transmission Design Basis SharePoint site.

Skills

Engineering principles

Design skills

Interpersonal skills

Written and oral communication

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PLS-CADD

PC tools

Job description

Location: New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

Company: Entergy

Work Place Flexibility: Onsite

Legal Entity: Entergy Services, LLC

FLSA Status: Professional

Travel: Up to 25%

Number of Openings: 1

Req ID: 123727

Job Summary

This position is in the Transmission Design Basis Department, providing technical leadership, standards development, and engineering guidance specifically for Transmission Line assets. The Transmission Line Engineer works with Design Engineering, Asset Management, Construction, Procurement, vendors, and field personnel to establish and maintain line‑related standards, design basis documents, templates, and construction guidance supporting safe, reliable, and cost‑effective transmission line infrastructure.

Responsibilities

Perform review and analysis of transmission line standards issues identified by engineering teams, construction, and field operations.

Recommend solutions and lead cross‑functional teams to reach consensus on updates to line design standards, structure libraries, plan & profile documentation, and material specifications.

Develop subject‑matter expertise on transmission line standard drawings, loading criteria, PLS‑CADD structure libraries, conductor/OPGW specifications, and application philosophies.

Create and revise standard documents, catalog IDs, stock codes, and standard drawings specifically for transmission line assets.

Review vendor drawings and technical specifications for structures, foundations, conductor systems, hardware, and other line components.

Maintain the Transmission Design Basis SharePoint site and ensure current versions of line standards, guidance documents, and engineering directives are available.

Apply engineering principles, industry standards (ASCE, NESC, IEEE), and internal design practices to develop high‑quality, cost‑effective line design guidance.

Support engineering design, construction, and maintenance activities by providing technical interpretation of design basis documents and standards.

Support compliance activities related to industry standards and reliability organizations (NERC, SERC) where line assets are involved.

Participate in and support technical consortia, research groups, and universities on topics relevant to transmission line engineering and standards development.

Conduct change‑management sessions for stakeholders on updates to line standards or lessons learned from design and construction activities.

Assist with storm/emergency restoration by providing engineering support as necessary.

Additional responsibilities: Availability for additional hours, alternate locations, and/or additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company.

Qualifications

Minimum educational requirement: Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Industrial) from a four‑year accredited institution.

Engineering Technology degrees with Professional Engineer status may be considered.

Preferred: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering from a four‑year accredited institution.

Engineering experience: Engineer II – at least 2 years, Engineer III – at least 4 years, Senior Engineer – at least 6 years. Preferred at least 3 years of transmission line design, asset management, construction, or other related technical engineering experience.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Apply engineering and design principles; understand construction methods, project management techniques, and applications of engineering design; mastery of relevant processes and policies; strong design skills; sound judgment; interpersonal skills; strong written and oral communication; proficiency with PC tools, with PLSCADD experience highly preferred; basic theory of electricity; strong understanding of transmission line engineering principles (loading, clearances, structure analysis, conductor behavior); ability to interpret line plan & profile drawings, structure drawings, and construction packages; ability to manage multiple activities and changing priorities; work well under pressure; self‑motivated and dependable team player; recognize hazards; maintain and care for company equipment; promote inclusive work environment; identify opportunities for process improvement; knowledgeable in MS Office.

Preferred additional credentials: PE certification in State of Louisiana; EIT; PMP certification. Senior Engineer: EIT or Graduate Level Engineering Degree or MBA.

Working Conditions

Contractual and operational criteria require that employees be available for additional hours, alternate locations, and/or additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary. Exempt employees may not receive overtime pay for such duties.

Equal Opportunity

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. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave 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.