Substation Civil/Structural Engineer – Transmission (Onsite)

Entergy; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Entergy is seeking a Civil/Structural Engineer in Substation Design within Transmission Engineering. The role focuses on planning, scoping, estimating, and designing civil/structural elements for substations, including site grading, drainage, foundations, and load calculations.

You will work with multiple disciplines, manage scope and cost estimates, and ensure compliance with industry standards (NERC/SERC). Opportunity for growth across levels I–Sr with travel up to 25%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or technology with FE/PE where applicable.
• Engineer I–Sr levels require 0–6 years in an engineering discipline depending on level.
• Transmission/substation design experience preferred; Civil/Structural focus for substations.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed engineering analysis in planning, maintenance, design, project management and construction.
• Apply engineering principles and industry standards to solve problems and improve products.
• Coordinate with environmental teams on oil containment design when applicable.
• Develop scope documents, estimates, and schedules for substation projects.
• Oversee substation design contractor activities and review their packages.
• Provide technical support during construction and commissioning of substations.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Engineering principles

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Technology degree with FE/PE

Civil engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

AutoCAD Map 3D

Dimensional Solutions

InfraWorks

Job description

Entergy is seeking a Civil/Structural Engineer in Substation Design within Transmission Engineering. The role focuses on planning, scoping, estimating, and designing civil/structural elements for substations, including site grading, drainage, foundations, and load calculations.

You will work with multiple disciplines, manage scope and cost estimates, and ensure compliance with industry standards (NERC/SERC). Opportunity for growth across levels I–Sr with travel up to 25%.