Lead, Transmission Project Development

Entergy Corporation; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Entergy in New Orleans seeks a Manager, Transmission Project Development to lead the development and management of transmission projects. You will coordinate MISO interconnection processes, manage contracts, and ensure cost-effective delivery in line with Entergy’s safety and quality standards.

The role requires strong leadership, communication, and project management skills, with extensive experience in T&D and regulatory environments. Onsite location and up to 25% travel are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or construction-related field or equivalent work experience.
• Advanced degree preferred.
• 7 years utility experience.
• 5 years in engineering, project management, planning or operations.

Responsibilities

• Leads a project development and management team for MISO Generator Interconnection processes.
• Manages Contract Support of MISO Interconnection Processes.
• Ensures timely responses to customer requests for transmission system asset modification.
• Prepares and administers project contracts with cost recovery in mind.
• Ensures compliance with Entergy safety, quality, and engineering standards.
• Supports capital project cost estimating, scheduling and risk tools.
• Tracks project portfolio and maintains alignment with Entergy’s objectives.
• Provides regulatory support related to transmission service and interconnections.
• Ensures compliance with NERC FAC-001 and MISO interconnection requirements.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Leadership

MISO Interconnection

T&D operations

Cost recovery

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering or related field

Advanced degree (preferred)

Job description

Entergy in New Orleans seeks a Manager, Transmission Project Development to lead the development and management of transmission projects. You will coordinate MISO interconnection processes, manage contracts, and ensure cost-effective delivery in line with Entergy’s safety and quality standards.

The role requires strong leadership, communication, and project management skills, with extensive experience in T&D and regulatory environments. Onsite location and up to 25% travel are expected.