Senior Transmission & Lines Engineer

Entergy; Flora (MS); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Entergy is seeking a Senior Transmission Engineer to join the MS Transmission Grid in Flora, MS. The role covers maintenance, design, project management, and operation support for transmission lines, including routine, non-routine, and emergency restoration duties within the transmission system.

The position requires 6+ years in engineering with the ability to lead projects, mentor others, and ensure compliance with NESC/NEC. Onsite work with occasional travel up to 25% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline from a four-year accredited institution.
• PE may be considered for degrees in engineering technology.
• Preferred: Bachelor's in Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct independent engineering work requiring judgment in the evaluation, selection, application and adaptation of engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria.
• Devises new approaches to solving problems as they arise.
• Perform advanced engineering studies and analysis that may be applied to Entergy's transmission system.
• Ensure NESC standards are being maintained throughout the transmission system.
• Apply knowledge of engineering principles in evaluating alternatives, making decisions, and interpreting/employing applicable electrical codes, procedures, standards, processes, and policies where necessary.
• Advise and consult with other field engineering and operations personnel to execute the transmission maintenance plan and respond to transmission line related outages as necessary.
• Work with other disciplines within the Transmission organization and other company business units to safely execute the maintenance plan and emergent outages.
• Assist with storm/emergency restoration efforts as necessary. Manage and perform both planned and unplanned aerial patrols to identify transmission line issues / damages
• Design and prepare project job packages for construction.
• Prepare cost estimates and manage project budgets for the MS Transmission line maintenance projects Identify and develop projects focused at improving the reliability of the transmission line system.

Skills

Engineering principles

Root cause analysis

Transmission design

Project management

Leadership

Communication

NESC/NEC knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Civil Engineering

PE license preferred

Engineering technology degree (PE may be considered)

Tools

PLS-CADD

MS Office

Job description

Entergy is seeking a Senior Transmission Engineer to join the MS Transmission Grid in Flora, MS. The role covers maintenance, design, project management, and operation support for transmission lines, including routine, non-routine, and emergency restoration duties within the transmission system.

The position requires 6+ years in engineering with the ability to lead projects, mentor others, and ensure compliance with NESC/NEC. Onsite work with occasional travel up to 25% is expected.