Relay Field Operations Support Engineer I - Sr.

Entergy Corporation; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Entergy is seeking a Relay Field Operations Support Engineer I - Sr. in New Orleans, LA to perform planning, maintenance, design, project management and restoration duties across transmission operations.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Electrical or Computer Engineering and 6+ years of experience; preferred skills include short-circuit fault analysis and relay protection. Travel up to 25% and onsite work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical or computer engineering.
• 6+ years of engineering experience.
• Ability to apply engineering principles and standards; strong written and oral communication.
• Familiarity with safety policies and project management.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed engineering analysis in transmission-related areas (planning, maintenance, design, project management, construction, operations).
• Apply engineering principles to solve problems and develop cost-effective solutions.
• Evaluate alternatives and interpret applicable electrical codes and standards.
• Support compliance with industry standards (NERC, SERC) and other utility regulations.
• Collaborate with other disciplines to achieve goals.
• Assist with storm/emergency restoration efforts when needed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Mathematical skills

PC/Software literacy

Multi-tasking

Safety compliance

Short-circuit fault analysis

Relay protection

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Job description

Relay Field Operations Support Engineer I - Sr.

Location: New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

Company: Entergy

Job Title: Relay Field Operations Support Engineer I - Sr.

PS Job Title: Engineer, Sr (Trans)

Work Place Flexibility: Onsite

Legal Entity: Entergy Services, LLC

Job Summary

Performs a wide variety of planning, maintenance, design engineering, project management and construction, and operations activities related to routine, non-routine, and emergency restoration duties. Project areas may include grid/system design, operations and maintenance, planning, asset management, reliability, computer applications, safety, and root cause failure analysis.

Job Duties / Responsibilities

• Perform detailed engineering analysis in transmission-related areas such as planning, maintenance, design, project management and construction, and operations.
• Use engineering/technical principles, best practices, and knowledge of internal and external business issues to solve problems, develop cost-effective, technically sound solutions, and improve products or services.
• Apply knowledge of engineering principles in evaluating alternatives, making decisions, and interpreting/employing applicable electrical codes, procedures, standards, processes, and policies.
• Support activities to comply with applicable industry standards (e.g., NERC, SERC) and other utility regulations.
• Work with other disciplines within the Transmission organization and other company business units to achieve stated goals.
• Assist with storm/emergency restoration efforts as necessary.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in engineering discipline (Electrical or Computer) from a four‑year accredited institution. Degrees in engineering technology may be considered.
• Experience: 6+ years in an engineering discipline (Engineer Sr.) or equivalent experience per level.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Demonstrated ability to apply engineering principles; thorough understanding of procedures, programs, and standards; good leadership, interpersonal, written and oral communication skills; excellent math and project management skills; PC and software knowledge; ability to manage multiple activities and changing priorities; work safely and follow Entergy safety policies; recognize hazards and opportunities for process improvement.
• Preferred Skills: Proficiency in short‑circuit fault analysis and relay protection and controls; strong technical knowledge in designing protection schemes and relay settings for transmission and distribution assets.

Preferred Education

Electrical Engineering Degree.

Relocation

No Relocation Offered.

Travel

Up to 25%.

EEO Statement

The Entergy System of Companies provides equal employment opportunities 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. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Entergy System of Companies expressly prohibits unlawful employee harassment based on protected classifications. Improper interference with the ability of employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.

Accessibility

Entergy provides reasonable accommodations for online applicants. Requests may be made orally or in writing.

Working Conditions

As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects employees to be available to work additional hours, alternate locations, or perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.