Engineer (Utility)

Entergy; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Entergy is seeking a Construction Engineer to lead the planning, coordination, and execution of capital construction projects within the Distribution Capital Projects Construction group. The role emphasizes safety, cost certainty, and schedule adherence across new and upgraded distribution lines and automation upgrades.

The engineer will develop plans, manage contractors, and oversee scope, risk, and procurement.

Qualifications

• Leads without formal authority and communicates clearly with stakeholders.
• Able to estimate scopes of work and develop RFPs and bid packages.
• Strong planning, scheduling, and outage coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop class estimates, scopes of work, construction plans, and outage plans.
• Provide input to Project Execution Plan and work scope definitions.
• Oversee safety, quality, cost, and schedule performance during construction.
• Coordinate with supply chain for proposals, evaluations and contract awards.
• Lead pre-construction meetings and ensure compliance with Entergy specs and standards.
• Close-out projects with as-builts and final documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Self-motivation

Estimating

Planning

Negotiation

Risk management

Construction standards

Communication

Problem solving

Construction management

Multi-tasking

Safety compliance

Hazard recognition

Process improvement

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Engineering Technology degree

Job description

The Construction Engineer (CE) position within Distribution Capital Projects Construction organization is responsible for the safe and efficient planning, coordination, execution, final commissioning, and closeout of construction activities for all assigned capital projects while achieving cost and schedule certainty. Typical capital projects may involve the construction of new or upgrades to existing distribution lines, upgrades to distribution automation equipment, etc. with internal and external business drivers in both routine and non-routine / emergency environments. This position is an integral part of a diverse project team consisting of Project Managers, Design Engineers, Right-of-Way (ROW) agents, Environmental, Operations Coordinators and other subject matter aspects as needed.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Through the stage gate process, this role will be responsible for developing specific class estimates, scopes of work, construction management plans, outage plans, contract strategy, participate in design and constructability reviews, Overseers contractors through execution of work, and ensuring all configuration and compliance management procedures are adhered to.
• Provide input to the development of a Project Execution Plan (PEP): Support definition of project-specific work scope.
• Develop detailed construction plans including sequencing, target schedule dates and outage requirements.
• Define construction resource plans (contractor and/or internal).
• Identify construction hazards / risks and associated mitigation plans (safety and/or environmental).
• Estimate detailed construction costs
• Support construction resource contracting efforts: Provide input to annual contracting strategy
• Assembled and lead construction bid events including development of bid packages / RFPs, host pre-bid meetings and communicate performance and safety expectations to potential contractors.
• Coordinate with Supply Chain partners to review proposals, perform evaluations and award contracts.
• Participate in engineering constructability review(s).
• Provide and support field oversight to ensure safety expectations are met or exceeded.
• Promote a safe and healthy workplace both in the office environment and field.
• Lead pre-construction kick-off meeting(s) with construction resources.
• Perform quality assurance checks throughout construction to ensure all materials and construction practices are in accordance with Entergy's Design and Construction specs / standards.
• Serve as a liaison between construction oversight and engineering / design to resolve any material procurement or design package issues; document lessons learned for continuous improvement.
• Provide detailed schedule forecasts, cost projections and/or project updates to all relevant stakeholders.
• Manage and track construction costs including submission of accruals and reviewing / approving invoices.
• Ensure schedule and financial performance targets are met or exceeded.
• Perform project close-out activities including contract completion, as-builts, etc.
• Track contractor cost and schedule performance.
• Work with contractors to develop recovery plans as needed.
• Manage contractors in alignment with contract terms.
• Review, validate, challenge, and process change orders.
• Ensure the integration of safety, reliability, operability, constructability, and configuration management practices into final products/designs/processes.
• Oversee distribution pre-construction or construction activities.
• Accountable for the resolution of technical engineering conflicts that affect cost, schedule quality or customer satisfaction.
• Work with other disciplines within the Distribution organization and other company business units to achieve stated goals.
• Assist with storm/emergency restoration efforts as necessary.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Discipline (typically Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, and Industrial) from 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
• Minimum Experience: Engineer I: 0 to 2 years of experience in an engineering discipline Engineer II: at least 2 years of experience in an engineering discipline Engineer III: at least 4 years of experience in an engineering discipline Engineer Sr: at least 6 years of experience in an engineering discipline Desired: Experience in utility construction; Electrical construction knowledge.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Leads without formal authority.
• Demonstrates self-motivation; does not require direct supervision.
• Able to apply sound engineering and construction principles.
• Knowledgeable in estimating and developing scopes of work for RFPs.
• Ability to prepare and report jobs status to project stakeholders.
• Ability to plan ahead to prevent problems and resolve emerging ones.
• Ability to negotiate terms of contract agreements.
• Ability to analyze, manage, and mitigate risks.
• Ability to ensure construction standards/processes are properly utilized.
• Exhibits leadership and interpersonal skills; demonstrates strong written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Excellent construction 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.
• In depth understanding of utility regulation.

• Any Certificates, Licenses, etc.: Must have valid driver's license and good driving record.
• Preferred : PMP, FE, and PE