Substation Design Engineer

Entergy; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utility company based in New Orleans is looking for an experienced Senior Engineer to oversee contractor work and support substation design. This role requires a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, with at least 5 years of experience for the Engineer Sr position. Candidates should possess strong project management and leadership skills, and be ready to work onsite. A preference for those with PE certification and experience in substation or transmission design is noted. Competitiveness and dedication to safety protocols are crucial.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in an engineering discipline with a PE.
• 8+ years of experience in an engineering discipline without a PE.

Responsibilities

• Perform coordination and oversight for contracted work portfolios.
• Supports development of early-stage project development.
• Directs and mentors junior staff.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Technical expertise

Interpersonal skills

Ability to recognize hazards

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Discipline

Preferred: Electrical, Mechanical or Civil Engineering Degree

Job description

Job Details

• This posting is for a potential future opening(s) with Entergy. This posting is to build a candidate pool, should the opening(s) become available.
• This position will be located in New Orleans, LA
• This position will be filled as an Engineer Sr or Enginer Sr Lead based on the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate.

Work Place Flexibility

Onsite

Legal Entity

Entergy Services, LLC

Job Summary / Purpose

This position works in conjunction with other engineering disciplines within Transmission Engineering. This position supports the substation design teams and our customers in construction, asset management, and throughout Transmission.

The Senior Lead Engineer position focuses on contractor oversight and technical subject matter expertise in an additional area. Contractor oversight includes developing and implementing strategy for contractor excellence, oversight of contracted portfolio of work, and serving as point of contact for contractor interface. It is expected that the Senior Lead Engineer is already a subject matter expert or has the ability to develop expertise in an additional area which may include compliance, Entergy standards, industry standards, major equipment, or significant industry engagement.

Job Duties / Responsibilities

• Perform coordination and oversight for Grid and PM&C portfolios of contracted work.
• Oversees and validates a wide variety of detailed engineering analysis and design in transmission-related areas.
• Supports development of early stage (0-2) project development.
• Plans and conducts independent engineering work requiring judgment in the evaluation, selection, application and adaptation of engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria.
• Uses 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.
• Directs and mentors junior staff and oversees the engineering work on multiple projects.
• Supports activities to comply with applicable industry standards (i.e., NERC, SERC) and other utility regulations.
• Works with other disciplines within the Transmission organization and other company business units to achieve stated goals.
• Assist with storm/emergency restoration efforts.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Discipline from a four-year accredited institution.
• Degrees in Engineering Technology from a four-year accredited institution with PE may be considered.
• Preferred: Electrical, Mechanical or Civil Engineering Degree.

Minimum Experience

• Engineer Sr: at least 5 years of experience in an engineering discipline with a PE, or at least 6 years of experience without a PE.
• Engineer Sr Lead: at least 8 years of experience in an engineering discipline with a PE, or at least 10 years of experience without a PE.
• Preferred:
  • Substation design engineering experience.
  • Transmission and/or Substation utility experience.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Ability to recognize opportunities for process improvement and to enact change.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Recognized by peers (internal and external) as expert in substation design.
• Directs and performs strategic technical activities in area of specialized expertise.
• Mentors other engineers and technical professionals.
• Frequently participates in and contributes to accredited industry organizations and standards committees.
• Good leadership skills.
• Good interpersonal skills along with strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple activities and changing priorities.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Required to work safely and follow all Entergy safety policies and procedures.
• Ability to recognize hazards in the workplace and have the ability to mitigate the hazards.
• Demonstrated acceptance of a diverse and inclusive work environment and customer base.

Certifications / Licenses

• Preferred: PE

Primary Location

Louisiana-New Orleans; New Orleans, Louisiana

Job Function

Professional

FLSA Status

Professional

Relocation Option

Level II

Union description/code

NON BARGAINING UNIT

Number of Openings

1

Req ID

122888

Travel Percentage

Up to 25%

Equal Opportunity / EEO Statement

An Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Vets. Please click here to view the EEO page, or see statements below.
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.
The Entergy System of Companies expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of the Entergy System of Company employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.

Accessibility

Entergy provides reasonable accommodations for online applicants. Requests for a reasonable accommodation may be made orally or in writing by an applicant, employee, or third party on his or her behalf. If you are an individual with a disability and you are in need of an accommodation for the recruiting process please click here and provide your name, contact number, the accommodation requested and the requisition number that you are requesting the accommodation for. Employee Services will contact you regarding your request.

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.

Authorization to Work

Authorization to work in the United States is a precondition to employment in this position. Entergy will not sponsor candidates for work visas for this position.