Engineer (Utility)

Entergy Corporation; Pine Bluff (AR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Entergy Corporation in Arkansas is seeking an Engineer I–Sr. to support power distribution design, planning, maintenance, and emergency restoration. Responsibilities span grid design, asset management, reliability, and root cause analysis to improve system performance.

The role requires knowledge of engineering principles, teamwork, strong communication, and the ability to work under pressure. 24‑hour call duties and potential travel for storm response are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in an engineering discipline.
• PE may be considered with engineering technology degree.
• Preferred: Electrical, Mechanical, Civil.

Responsibilities

• Perform load flow analysis and circuit coordination using SynerGEE.
• Develop plans to correct unbalanced loads on distribution circuits.
• Size and configure field equipment including reclosers, fuses, capacitors, and regulators.
• Review DER documentation and customer equipment for compliance with Entergy standards.
• Conduct root‑cause failure analysis on failures with unknown causes.
• Develop planned switching orders for the network.
• Troubleshoot power quality issues.
• Provide technical guidance to Engineering Associates and local area line groups.
• Create and review electrical designs meeting customer needs and reliability.
• Meet with external customers, architects, developers, contractors and government entities to communicate standards.
• Perform engineering calculations for planning and corrective projects.
• Assist with storm restoration efforts.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Math

Safety

PC operations

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Engineering technology with PE considered

Tools

SynerGEE

Job description

Position may be filled as Engineer I, II, III, or Sr. depending on qualifications and experience.

Job Summary / Purpose

Responsible for engineering design and support for power distribution. Performs a wide variety of planning, maintenance, and design engineering 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

• Perform load flow analysis and circuit coordination analysis utilizing SynerGEE.
• Identify and develop a plan to correct unbalanced loads on distribution circuits.
• Develop settings, program, and size all field equipment including but not limited to reclosers, fuses, capacitors, and regulators.
• Review all new distributed energy resource technical documents and customer equipment to ensure compliance with Entergy’s standards and policies.
• Perform root‑cause failure analysis on failures with unknown causes.
• Develop planned switching orders for the network.
• Troubleshoot power quality issues.
• Provide technical guidance to Engineering Associates and local area line groups.
• Create, review, and recommend electrical designs that meet customer needs, comply with company standards and enhance overall system performance and reliability.
• Participate in meetings with external customers, architects, developers, contractors and government entities to communicate standards and guidelines.
• Perform engineering calculations to aid in planning and corrective measure projects.
• Assist with storm restoration efforts both local and out of town.

Minimum Requirements

Minimum Education
• Bachelor’s Degree in an engineering discipline (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, Industrial) from a four‑year accredited institution. • Degrees in engineering technology from a four‑year accredited institution with PE may be considered. • Preferred: Electrical, Mechanical, Civil.

Minimum Experience

• 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
Knowledgeable of engineering principles. Ability to understand and comply with procedures, programs, and standards in responsible area. Good leadership, interpersonal, written and oral communication, math, and project management skills. Good knowledge of PC operations and related software. Familiar with National Electrical Safety Codes and National Electrical Code. Ability to manage multiple activities and changing priorities, work well under pressure, work safely and follow all safety policies, recognize and mitigate hazards, deliver high‑level customer service, support a diverse and inclusive work environment, and enact process improvement.

Certificates, Licenses, etc.
Must have a valid driver’s license with a good driving record.

Working Conditions
Must be available for 24‑hour call out and extended hours as necessary. Additional hours, alternate locations, or duties related to storms, outages, emergencies, or other company‑required situations may be required. Exempt employees may not receive overtime payment for such duties.

Primary Locations
Arkansas – Pine Bluff, McGehee, Monticello, Stuttgart.

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.

Accessibility
Entergy provides reasonable accommodations for online applicants. Requests for accommodation may be made orally or in writing by an applicant, employee, or third party on their behalf. If you are an individual with a disability and you need an accommodation for the recruiting process, please click here and provide your name, contact number, the accommodation requested and the requisition number.

Pay Transparency Policy Statement

The Entergy System of Companies will not discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Employees who have access to compensation information as part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, or (c) consistent with the Company’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60‑1.35(c). Equal Opportunity and Pay Transparency.

Please note: Authorization to work in the United States is a precondition to employment in this position. Entergy will not sponsor candidates for work visas for this position.