Substation Design Engineer

Entergy; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Entergy is seeking an Engineer I (Trans) to perform a broad range of transmission engineering tasks, including planning, design, project management, and construction support. Onsite role with potential for travel up to 25% in Louisiana/New Orleans.

The position covers routine to senior levels (I–Sr) depending on experience, with a focus on substation design, reliability, and compliance with NERC/SERC standards. Collaboration across disciplines is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering required or related field.
• PE may be considered with Engineering Technology degree.
• FE/PE certifications preferred.
• Onsite work with potential for travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Performs a wide variety of detailed engineering analysis in Transmission-related areas such as planning, maintenance, design, project management and construction, and operations.
• Uses engineering principles to solve problems and develop cost-effective solutions.
• Applies knowledge of electrical codes, procedures, standards, processes, and policies.
• Supports activities to comply with industry standards (NERC, SERC) and other utility regulations.
• Works with other disciplines within Transmission and other units to achieve goals.
• Assists with storm/emergency restoration efforts as needed.
• Designs substation assets including site and buswork layouts, grounding, foundations, equipment drawings.
• Develops detailed engineering scope documents and estimates.
• Performs substation design analyses (ground grid, lightning, bus fault).
• Specifies devices/equipment for substation design and construction.
• Orders and tracks substation material; oversees design contractor work.
• Provides technical support during construction and commissioning.
• Maintains substation design standards with Design Basis/industry committees.

Skills

Engineering principles

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Mathematics

PC software

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, or Industrial)

Engineering Technology degree with PE may be considered

Preferred: Electrical/Civil/Mechanical Engineering Bachelor's

FE, PE certification

Job description

• This position will be filled by an Engineer I, II, III or Sr., based on the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate.

PS Job Title: Engineer I (Trans)

Work Place Flexibility: Onsite

Legal Entity: Entergy Services, LLC

• This position will be filled by an Engineer I, II, III or Sr., based on the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate.

Job Summary/Purpose

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

• Performs a wide variety of detailed engineering analysis in Transmission-related areas such as planning, maintenance, design, project management and construction, and operations.
• 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.
• Applies knowledge of engineering principles in evaluating alternatives, making decisions, and interpreting/employing applicable electrical codes, procedures, standards, processes, and policies.
• Supports activities to comply with applicable industry standards (i.e., NERC, SERC) and other utility regulations, as required.
• Works with other disciplines within the Transmission organization and other company business units to achieve stated goals.
• Assist with storm/emergency restoration efforts as necessary.
• Perform engineering activities associated with the physical design of high voltage utility substations, including: developing the site and buswork layouts, grounding, foundations, equipment drawings, etc. for internal substation related projects.
• Work in a team environment to develop detailed engineering scope documents from a high-level functional document. This includes preparing cost and time estimates as needed.
• Perform various substation design related analyses including substation ground grid analysis, lightning protection analysis, and bus fault analysis.
• Specify devices and equipment to be used in the design and construction of substation assets.
• Order and track the substation material and ensure timely delivery to appropriate staging areas.
• Oversee substation design contractor activities and perform thorough quality reviews of their design packages.
• Provide technical support during construction and commissioning of substation assets.
• Work with Design Basis and industry committees to develop and maintain substation design standards.

Minimum Requirements

Minimum Education

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

Minimum Experience

• Engineer I: 0 - 2 years of experience in an engineering discipline.
• Engineer II: at least 2 - 4 years of experience in an engineering discipline.
• Engineer III: at least 4 - 6 years of experience in an engineering discipline.
• Engineer Sr: at least 6 years of experience in an engineering discipline.
• Preferred:
  • Substation design engineering experience.
  • Transmission and/or Substation utility experience.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to apply engineering principles.
• Thorough understanding of procedures, programs, and standards in responsible area.
• Consistently demonstrates good engineering judgment.
• Good leadership skills.
• Good interpersonal skills along with strong written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent math skills. Excellent project management skills.
• Good knowledge of Personal Computer operations and related software.
• 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.
• Ability to recognize opportunities for process improvement and have the ability to enact change.

Any Certificates, Licenses, Etc.

• Preferred: FE, PE.

Primary Location: Louisiana-New Orleans Louisiana : New Orleans

Job Function: Engineering

FLSA Status: Professional

Relocation Option: Level III

Union description/code: NON BARGAINING UNIT

Number of Openings: 2

Req ID: 124778

PS Job Title: Engineer I (Trans)

Travel Percentage:Up to 25%

EEO Statement

An Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Vets. 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. 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.

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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.

Please note

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.