Engineering Assoc I-Sr

Entergy Corporation; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Entergy in New Orleans, LA seeks an Engineering Associate (I–Sr) within Transmission Configuration Management to perform engineering support across planning, maintenance, design, asset modeling, and project management. The role involves applying engineering principles, reviewing solutions with engineers and managers, and assisting storm restoration.

You'll contribute to compliance with NERC/SERC standards, support operations, and collaborate across departments.

Qualifications

• 2 or 4 year Associate/Technical Degree and minimum experience requirements.
• EA I: 5 years operational experience or minimum education requirements.
• EA II: 2 years' technical experience and a Technical Degree, or 10 years operational experience or minimum education requirements.
• Sr EA: 5 years of technical/design experience and Associate/Technical Degree, or 15 years operational experience.
• Preferred: Knowledge of Transmission line design.
• Preferred: Understanding of electric power flow.
• Proficient with software and database development.
• Skills in engineering analysis, problem solving and condition assessment.
• Leadership and interpersonal communication in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Performs engineering support in transmission planning, maintenance, design, asset modeling, project management and construction.
• Uses engineering principles and best practices to solve problems and improve products or services.
• Reviews/finalizes solutions with Engineers and/or managers.
• Supports compliance with standards (NERC, SERC) and other regulations.
• Assists with storm/emergency restoration as necessary.

Skills

Engineering analysis

Problem solving

Communication skills

Teamwork

Leadership

Education

Associate/Technical Degree

Job description

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Location: New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

Company: Entergy

Job Title: Engineering Assoc I-Sr

PS Job Title: Engineering Assoc-Sr (Trans)

Work Place Flexibility: Onsite

Legal Entity: Entergy Services, LLC

This position will be filled between a Engineering Associate I, II or SR dependent upon qualificaitons

JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE

This position is within Transmission Configuration Management. This group works closely with Standards, Grids, Project Management and Construction, Capital Projects, Relay Settings, T-line Design, and Operations to maintain accurate Facility Ratings and database updates within the Asset Management System. Activities are related to routine, non-routine, and emergency restoration to support maintenance and compliance requirements.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs a wide variety of engineering support activities in Transmission-related areas such as planning, maintenance, design, asset modeling, project management and construction and operations.

Uses engineering/technical principles, best practices, and knowledge of internal and external business issues to solve problems, develop cost-effective, technically sound solutions, and improve products or services.

Works with Engineers and/or managers within respective departments to review/finalize solutions.

Supports activities to comply with applicable industry standards (i.e. NERC, SERC) and other utility regulations as required.

With Engineer and/or management oversight, applies knowledge of engineering principles in evaluating alternatives, making decisions, and interpreting/employing applicable electrical codes, procedures, standards, processes, and policies.

Assist with storm/emergency restoration efforts as necessary.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Minimum education required of the position

2 or 4 year Associate/Technical Degree and minimum experience requirements.

Minimum experience required of the position

EA I:

5 years operational experience or minimum education requirements.

EA II:

2 years' technical experience and a Technical Degree, or 10 years operational experience or minimum education requirements.

Sr EA:

5 years of technical/design experience and Associate/Technical Degree, or 15 years operational experience.

Preferred:

Knowledge of Transmission line design.

Understanding of electric power flow.

Proficient technical expertise with computer software and database development.

Skills in engineering analysis, problem solving and condition assessment.

Minimum knowledge, skills and abilities required of the position

Good leadership & interpersonal skills along with strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to work in a team environment.

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.

Self-motivated and dependable team player.

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.

Primary Location:

Louisiana - New OrleansLouisiana : New Orleans

Job Function: Engineering

FLSA Status: Professional

Relocation Option: No Relocation Offered

Union description/code: NON BARGAINING UNIT

Number of Openings: 1

Req ID: 124231

PS Job Title: Engineering Assoc-Sr (Trans)

Travel Percentage: Up to 25%

An Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Vets. See statements below.

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 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. 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, to work 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.

The non-confidential portions of the affirmative action program for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans shall be available for inspection upon request by any employee or applicant for employment.

WORKING CONDITIONS

As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work 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.

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