Manager, Substation Design

Entergy; Louisiana (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Entergy is seeking a senior Substation Design Engineering leader to provide direction across all design activities, from preliminary scoping to approvals, with a focus on safety, reliability and cost management. This role supports multiple locations within Entergy’s service territory and requires strong coordination with regulatory bodies and internal stakeholders.

The candidate will oversee multi-project portfolios, mentor staff, and drive process improvements to enhance quality and efficiency

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• Extensive experience in the utility industry with leadership responsibilities.
• Experience in supervising or leading teams is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead substation design engineering activities including scoping, planning, estimating, design development, reviews and approvals.
• Manage project costs, schedules and engineering quality to meet objectives.
• Resolve technical conflicts affecting cost, schedule or customer satisfaction.
• Respond to regulatory requests and participate in industry committees as Entergy's Substation Design representative.
• Ensure safety, reliability, operability and configuration management are integrated into designs and processes.
• Oversee resource management, contractor oversight and staff development.
• Develop processes and tools to improve cost, cycle time and quality.

Skills

Leadership

Substation design

Regulatory compliance

Project management

Communication

Education

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

Job description

PS Job Title: Mgr, Substation Design

Work Place Flexibility: Onsite

Legal Entity: Entergy Services, LLC

While New Orleans, LA is the preferred location, the hiring team is open to considering candidates based in other areas within Entergy’s service territory, including Baton Rouge, Jackson, Little Rock, and The Woodlands.

Job Summary/Purpose

Provides leadership, direction and oversight for all Substation Design Engineering activities, including preliminary project scoping and planning, project estimating, engineering and material specifications, drawing development, design reviews and approvals, contract management, workgroup direction and strategic planning, configuration management, standards development, and compliance.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Accountable for tracking and controlling the engineering phase of project costs, project schedules, and engineering quality to meet all project goals, achieve critical milestones and accomplish required levels of customer satisfaction.
• Accountable for the resolution of technical substation engineering conflicts that affect cost, schedule quality or customer satisfaction.
• Respond to substation-related regulatory compliance issues; Provide technical engineering expertise in developing responses to regulatory requests from FERC, NERC, SERC and other regulatory bodies. Participate in industry forums, serving as Entergy's Substation Design representative on national, industry committees.
• Ensure the integration of safety, reliability, operability, constructability, and configuration management practices into final substation products/designs/processes.
• Accountable for effective Substation Design resource management, including workload distribution, resource productivity, contractor management and employee development.
• Develop and provide processes and tools to improve project cost, cycle time and quality.

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.

Minimum Requirements

Minimum education required of the position

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Minimum experience required of the position

Minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in the utility industry with experience in various engineering disciplines.

Minimum of two (2) years of supervisory or leadership experience preferred.

Minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities required of the position

Extensive knowledge of substation design practices, standards, procedures and processes; Thorough understanding of planning, project management, operations and/or construction. Experience in managing/executing capital and/or O&M projects. Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multi-projects simultaneously. Capable of moving frequently between multiple tasks, while prioritizing conflicting priorities. Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with superiors, colleagues and individuals inside and outside the Company. Sound analytical, problem solving and documentation skills. Excellent interpersonal skills; team player. Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint), budgets, financial procedures, and property accounting.

Any certificates, licenses, etc. required of the position

Professional Engineer registration in at least 1 state in Entergy service area desired.

Primary Location:

• Louisiana - New Orleans
• Louisiana : New Orleans
• Arkansas : Little Rock
• Louisiana : Baton Rouge
• Mississippi : Jackson
• Texas : The Woodlands

Job Function: Engineering

FLSA Status: Professional

Relocation Option: Level I

Union description/code: NON BARGAINING UNIT

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.

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Additional Information

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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