Power Plant Engineer: NERC, Projects & Oversight

Entergy; Westwego (LA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Entergy Louisiana, LLC is seeking an Engineer at multiple levels (I–Sr) to provide engineering oversight across power generation environments, including plants and fleet maintenance. The role focuses on NERC compliance, project leadership, and technical guidance to plant staff.

The position requires a B.S. in Engineering with preferred Mechanical or Electrical specialization, and offers progression from Engineer I to Senior Engineer based on experience. It is an onsite role with up to 25% travel.

Qualifications

• Power plant operations knowledge with experience at a generating station.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multi-projects simultaneously.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Strong interpersonal skills and leadership capabilities.
• Expertise with Generation Protection Systems design, operation, and maintenance.
• Proficient in engineering analysis, problem solving, and condition assessment.

Responsibilities

• Be the Plant NERC Champion coordinating testing with Compliance Technical Specialists.
• Assist with self-certification of NERC Reliability Standards.
• Provide guidance to plant staff for NERC-related tasks per Fossil Generation procedures.
• Lead causal analysis of plant component failures and operational events.
• Conduct project management and technical oversight.
• Coordinate and execute betterment capital and O&M projects with stakeholders.
• Ensure plant modification processes are followed on projects.
• Provide troubleshooting for equipment in a timely manner.
• Oversee external engineering firms and evaluate proposals.

Skills

Power plant operations

Project management

NERC compliance

Causal analysis

Protection systems

Engineering analysis

Communication

Team leadership

Education

B.S. in Engineering

Mechanical or Electrical engineering preferred

Job description

Entergy Louisiana, LLC is seeking an Engineer at multiple levels (I–Sr) to provide engineering oversight across power generation environments, including plants and fleet maintenance. The role focuses on NERC compliance, project leadership, and technical guidance to plant staff.

The position requires a B.S. in Engineering with preferred Mechanical or Electrical specialization, and offers progression from Engineer I to Senior Engineer based on experience. It is an onsite role with up to 25% travel.