Grid Modernization Intern — Construction Engineer

Entergy Corporation; The Woodlands, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Entergy is seeking a Student, Intern Construction Engineer for Summer 2027 to support Grid Modernization deployment initiatives across the five Entergy operating companies. The role involves detailed scoping, engineering and design activities from projects initiated by Asset Management, Distribution Planning, Distribution Automation, and Grid Modernization programs.

You will develop plans, review designs, coordinate with experts, and help implement safe, reliable grid improvements while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from a four-year accredited institution.
• Minimum GPA 2.8 on a 4.0 scale.
• PE may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed scoping and engineering plans for projects.
• Ensuring adherence to Grid Modernization standard to develop Scoping/Design/Engineering.
• Partner with subject matter experts input into the scoping such as (Project Management, DOC, Data Maintenance, Planning, Operations, Transmission).
• Review and perform quality assurance for design deliverables (internal and external design).
• Audit of design packages and construction jobs to ensure adherence of grid modernization standards.
• Assist Right Of Way group to secure permitting on an as needed basis.
• Assist with the required change management and roll out of new program development.
• Assist distribution automation organization in implementing smart devices associated with Grid Mod Projects.
• Participate in industry technical knowledge sharing and best practices sharing meetings with peer utilities.
• Accountable for the resolution of technical engineering conflicts that affect cost, schedule quality or customer satisfaction.
• Provide technical engineering expertise to respond to regulatory bodies.
• Ensure the integration of safety, reliability, operability, constructability, and configuration management practices into final products/designs/processes.
• Develop processes and tools to improve project cost, cycle time and quality.
• Coordinate switching orders necessary to facilitate Grid Modernization projects.

Skills

Engineering principles

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Math skills

Multitasking

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

PE may be considered

Job description

Entergy is seeking a Student, Intern Construction Engineer for Summer 2027 to support Grid Modernization deployment initiatives across the five Entergy operating companies. The role involves detailed scoping, engineering and design activities from projects initiated by Asset Management, Distribution Planning, Distribution Automation, and Grid Modernization programs.

You will develop plans, review designs, coordinate with experts, and help implement safe, reliable grid improvements while