Substation Engineer I: Design, Maintenance & Projects

Entergy Corporation; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Entergy seeks an engineer to join its Substation engineering team in Louisiana. The role spans planning, maintenance, design engineering, project management and restoration duties across grid areas.

Responsibilities include detailed substation analysis, applying codes and standards, and supporting storm/restoration efforts. A Bachelor's degree in engineering is required; PE is preferred and substation relay protection experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in an engineering discipline from a four-year accredited institution; PE may be considered.
• Substation relay protection experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs detailed engineering analysis in substation areas including planning, maintenance, design, project management and construction.
• Uses engineering principles and standards to develop cost-effective, technically sound solutions.
• Applies engineering principles when evaluating alternatives and interpreting electrical codes, procedures, and policies.
• Provides engineering support to Area Substation Supervisors in diagnostics and preventive maintenance tasks.
• Supports compliance with industry standards (NERC, SERC) and other utility regulations.
• Collaborates with Transmission and other units to achieve goals.
• Assists with storm/restoration efforts as necessary.

Skills

Engineering principles

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Safety procedures

Multitasking

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Entergy seeks an engineer to join its Substation engineering team in Louisiana. The role spans planning, maintenance, design engineering, project management and restoration duties across grid areas.

Responsibilities include detailed substation analysis, applying codes and standards, and supporting storm/restoration efforts. A Bachelor's degree in engineering is required; PE is preferred and substation relay protection experience is a plus.