Power Systems Engineer - Grid Design & Reliability

Entergy Corporation; Pine Bluff (AR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Entergy Corporation in Arkansas is seeking an Engineer I–Sr. to support power distribution design, planning, maintenance, and emergency restoration. Responsibilities span grid design, asset management, reliability, and root cause analysis to improve system performance.

The role requires knowledge of engineering principles, teamwork, strong communication, and the ability to work under pressure. 24‑hour call duties and potential travel for storm response are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in an engineering discipline.
• PE may be considered with engineering technology degree.
• Preferred: Electrical, Mechanical, Civil.

Responsibilities

• Perform load flow analysis and circuit coordination using SynerGEE.
• Develop plans to correct unbalanced loads on distribution circuits.
• Size and configure field equipment including reclosers, fuses, capacitors, and regulators.
• Review DER documentation and customer equipment for compliance with Entergy standards.
• Conduct root‑cause failure analysis on failures with unknown causes.
• Develop planned switching orders for the network.
• Troubleshoot power quality issues.
• Provide technical guidance to Engineering Associates and local area line groups.
• Create and review electrical designs meeting customer needs and reliability.
• Meet with external customers, architects, developers, contractors and government entities to communicate standards.
• Perform engineering calculations for planning and corrective projects.
• Assist with storm restoration efforts.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Math

Safety

PC operations

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Engineering technology with PE considered

Tools

SynerGEE

Job description

Entergy Corporation in Arkansas is seeking an Engineer I–Sr. to support power distribution design, planning, maintenance, and emergency restoration. Responsibilities span grid design, asset management, reliability, and root cause analysis to improve system performance.

The role requires knowledge of engineering principles, teamwork, strong communication, and the ability to work under pressure. 24‑hour call duties and potential travel for storm response are expected.