Power Development Engineer Sr-Sr Staff (Project Engineer Sr-Sr Staff)

Entergy; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Entergy is seeking a Senior Staff Power Development Engineer to join the Power Development engineering team, focusing on thermal generation and emerging technologies to improve reliability, affordability, and sustainability for customers.

The role engages with engineers, analysts, and project managers to assess performance attributes of generation technologies and support early-stage project development and design improvements for thermal solutions.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Engineering required; advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive professional experience in project engineering for power systems (PE/PMP beneficial).
• Excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills with strong computer skills.
• Knowledge of engineering standards, materials, and construction for power generation facilities.
• Experience with reviewing, executing, and managing EPC contracts.

Responsibilities

• Develop and mature technical performance perspectives for new and developing technologies for potential inclusion in the generation portfolio.
• Perform early-stage project development for new generation resource types and technology improvements.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to meet techno-economic assessment needs.
• Provide technical support for project proposals, approvals, and engineering design standards.

Skills

Technical writing

Leadership

Analytical thinking

EPC contracts

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

Job Title

Power Development Engineer Sr-Sr Staff (Project Engineer Sr-Sr Staff)

PS Job Title

Power Development Engineer Sr-Sr Staff (Project Engineer Sr-Sr Staff)

Work Place Flexibility

Onsite

Legal Entity

Entergy Services, LLC

Note

This an onsite position and can be filled in The Woodlands, TX or New Orleans, LA. Based on education and experience other locations within the Entergy service territory may be considered. The selected candidates will be placed as either Project Engineer, Sr Lead or Project Engineer Sr Staff based on education, experience, and demonstrated success at the engineering level. Those selected outside of the areas shown will need to relocate; relocation assistance is available for this posting.

JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE

Senior Staff Power Development Engineer (Thermal Generation and Emerging Technology): Entergy is looking for an experienced and innovative Engineer with power generation development and/or design background to be a part of the Power Development engineering team optimizing the reliability, affordability, and sustainability of new generation to meet the needs of our customer’s. This role works with a team of engineers, analyst, and project managers to assess the performance attributes of utility scale power generation technologies, provide technical support to early-stage new generation project development, and to identify and progress development of design improvements to thermal generation solutions.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develops and matures technical performance perspectives for new and developing technologies for comparison and potential inclusion in the company’s future generation portfolio
• Performs early-stage project development for new generation resource types and technology improvements to existing generation designs
• Maintains technical performance screenings, assessments, and comparable perspective of utility scale power generation and related technologies (thermal, solar, wind, battery, etc)
• Collaborates with key internal and external stakeholders to meet the organizations power generation technology assessment needs, including financial analyst to form techno-economic perspective of new generation opportunities
• Provides technical support to new generation project development including project proposals, obtainment of internal and external approvals, establishment and maintenance of engineering design standards, the resolution of technical queries (RFIs), and the development of project deliverables
• Supports/Leads cross-functional teams consisting of internal Subject Matter Experts, Owners Engineers, EPC Contractors, and Technical Consultants during development of engineering contracts
• Ensures that engineering is complete, accurate and constructible, and that drawings and designs documents are organized and maintained in conjunction with Entergy’s requirements
• Oversees contractor's engineering performance, coordinates contractor and owner's engineering interfaces, and ensures projects are completed according to project specifications, schedule, quality and performance requirements.
• Coordinates with the project execution engineers and team to support effective implementation of the engineering design standards as new generation project progress through the stage gate process to detailed design and construction

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Minimum education required of the position.

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering
• Advanced degree preferred.

Minimum Experience Required Of The Position.

• Project Engineer, Sr Lead: 10+ years of applicable and progressive professional experience, preferably engineering design, construction, or operation of power systems (8 years with a PE/PMP Certification/Masters Degree).
• Project Engineer, Sr Staff: 12+ years of applicable and progressive professional experience, preferably engineering design, construction, or operation of power systems (10 years with a PE/PMP Certification/Masters Degree).

Minimum Experience Required Of The Position.

• Excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills with strong computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office 360.
• Strong interpersonal skills and leadership behaviors.
• Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology to power generation this includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design of electrical power generating facilities.
• Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of power generation facilities.
• Knowledge of Codes and Standards applicable to the construction or repair of power generation facilities.
• Experience with reviewing, executing, and managing EPC contracts.
• Critical Thinking -- Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Complex Problem Solving -- Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Desired: Experience with Combustion Turbine (CT) and/or Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine (CCCT) thermal generation

Any Certificates, Licenses, Etc. Required For The Position.

• Desired: Professional Engineer license and PMP certification.

Primary Location

Louisiana - New Orleans Louisiana : New Orleans || Texas : The Woodlands

Job Function

Corporate

FLSA Status

Professional

Relocation Option

Level II

Union description/code

NON BARGAINING UNIT

Number of Openings

1

Req ID

124663

PS Job Title

Power Development Engineer Sr-Sr Staff (Project Engineer Sr-Sr Staff)

Travel Percentage

Up to 25%

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EEO Statement

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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.

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.