Engineer (Utility)

Entergy; Pine Bluff (AR); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Entergy is seeking an engineer to design and support power distribution, performing planning, maintenance, and design tasks for routine and emergency restoration. The role covers grid design, asset management, reliability, and safety, requiring strong analytical skills and effective communication with field teams.

You will evaluate load flows, coordinate circuits, and develop settings for field equipment while ensuring compliance with electrical codes and Entergy standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an accredited engineering discipline or engineering technology degree with PE consideration.
• 2+ years for Engineer II, 4+ years for Engineer III, 6+ years for Senior Engineer.
• Strong grasp of engineering principles; able to follow procedures and standards.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills; proficient with math and project management.

Responsibilities

• Perform load flow and circuit coordination analyses using SynerGEE.
• Develop plans to correct un-balanced loads on distribution circuits.
• Size and set field equipment (reclosers, fuses, capacitors, regulators).
• Review DER documents to ensure compliance with Entergy standards.
• Conduct root cause failure analyses and develop switching orders.
• Provide technical guidance to engineers and field teams.
• Create electrical designs meeting customer needs and reliability goals.
• Participate with customers and partners to communicate standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Math

Project management

Computer skills

Safety awareness

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related

Engineering technology degree with PE license may be considered

Tools

SynerGEE

Job description

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 un‑balanced loads on distribution circuits.
• Develop settings, program, and size all field equipment including 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 the 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

• Education:
  • Bachelor's Degree in an accredited engineering discipline (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, or Industrial).
  • Engineering technology degree with a Professional Engineer (PE) license may also be considered.
• Experience:
  • Engineer I – 0 to 2 years in an engineering discipline.
  • Engineer II – 2+ years.
  • Engineer III – 4+ years.
  • Senior Engineer – 6+ years.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
  • Strong understanding of engineering principles and ability to comply with procedures, programs, and standards.
  • Excellent leadership, interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
  • Superior math and project‑management capabilities.
  • Proficient with computer operations and related software.
  • Familiarity with National Electrical Safety Codes and the National Electrical Code.
  • Ability to manage multiple activities, changing priorities, and work well under pressure.
  • Commitment to safety and hazard recognition.
  • Customer‑service orientation and inclusive work‑environment recognition.
• Certificates, Licenses & Other Requirements: 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. Employees may be required to work additional hours, in alternate locations, or perform extra duties during storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime for such duties.

Accessibility

Entergy provides reasonable accommodations for online applicants. Requests for accommodation may be made orally or in writing. Applicants with disabilities may submit their name, contact number, accommodation requested, and requisition number to receive assistance. Employee Services will respond accordingly.

Equal Opportunity 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, and status as a protected veteran. The Entergy System of Companies complies with applicable state and local laws governing non‑discrimination in employment in every location where the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. The Entergy System of Companies expressly prohibits unlawful employee harassment based on protected characteristics. Improper interference with the ability of employees to perform expected job duties is not tolerated.

Pay Transparency Notice

The Entergy System of Companies (the Company) will not discharge or discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed personal pay. Employees who have access to compensation information may share it only in response to a formal complaint, investigation, or in accordance with legal duty. The non‑confidential portions of the affirmative action program are available upon request.