Design Basis Engineer II - Sr. (Trans)(Substation)

Job title: Design Basis Engineer II - Sr. (Trans)(Substation)

About the Role The Substation Design Basis Engineer supports the technical foundation, design governance, and operational performance of Entergy’s transmission substations. Work includes routine and non-routine engineering activities as well as technical support during emergency and storm restoration events. The engineer helps ensure safe, reliable, and high-quality substation systems by applying sound engineering judgment, maintaining standards, and supporting cross-functional engineering and field teams.

What You'll Do

• Engineering Design, Maintenance & Operations Support: Apply engineering principles and utility best practices to develop technically sound, cost-effective solutions that strengthen reliability and system performance. Interpret and apply electrical codes, standards, procedures, and internal policies to ensure compliance and design integrity. Provide engineering support and technical direction to field operations, construction personnel, and other transmission stakeholders. Participate in failure analysis, root-cause evaluations, and system troubleshooting for substation equipment and protection systems.
• Standards, Governance & Technical Leadership: Maintain deep knowledge of applicable procedures, programs, and engineering standards within assigned functional areas. Provide technical leadership within the department, supporting knowledge development, design consistency, and continuous improvement. Collaborate across Transmission Engineering, Operations, Planning, Asset Management, and other business units to achieve organizational objectives.
• Collaboration, Stakeholder Support & Cross-Functional Coordination: Work effectively with multidisciplinary teams to drive engineering accuracy, constructability, and operational excellence. Advise field personnel on complex technical issues and support resolution of emerging equipment and operational challenges. Support departmental efforts to improve processes, documentation, and engineering quality.
• Safety, Reliability & Emergency Support: Work safely and comply with all Entergy safety policies and procedures. Identify, communicate, and mitigate workplace hazards. Provide onsite or remote support during storms, restoration, and grid emergencies as required.