About this role
About the Role Role supports Entergy's Distribution Design team as Dist Designer Helper or Sr. Designer, performing drafting, dimension drawings, routine estimates, and field coordination to deliver service design. The Sr. level carries more responsibility for designing construction, coordinating with departments, and mentoring others, while ensuring safety and Entergy standards are followed. What You'll Do
- Meet regularly with external/internal customers to discuss requirements and determine specific service needs, negotiate facilities layout, point of service, and proposed service date.
- Conduct field investigations; evaluate service alternatives; determine appropriate standards/specifications; prepare accurate construction drawings and material/labor estimates; interpret customer survey plats; assist in engineering calculations, tables, layouts, studies, and reports.
- Communicate and negotiate right of way easements and/or permits; determine clearing needs; prepare and secure right of way documents and drawings per Entergy Standards.
- Design construction, including external/internal customers, reliability, and section-type projects. (Exceptions: Large projects such as subdivisions and highway projects that consist of reconductoring will be overseen by Sr Designers or Management.)
- Interpret and document tariffs, policies, and CIAC procedures.
- Serve as primary customer contact during the design phase and as needed after release for scheduling/construction.
- Coordinate projects with all Entergy departments and personnel; create, approve and release project designs when authorized.
- Provide guidance and mentorship to less experienced Distribution Design Helpers.
- Follow Entergy safety practices and attend safety meetings. What We're Looking For
- Experience and qualifications: Must have one of the following: One year field operations experience (Transmission Line or Substation, Distribution Line or Service, Field Metering, or Gas Distribution) OR Two-Year Technical Associate Degree in a related field from an accredited school OR a minimum of 60 college hours toward a 4-year degree in a related field from an accredited school.
- DISTRIBUTION DESIGNER qualifications: Must meet all qualifications of Engineering Helper or one of the following: Three years field operations experience (Transmission Line or Substation, Distribution Line or Service, Field Metering or Gas Distribution) OR Two-year Technical Associate Degree in a related field from an accredited school and 2 years related work experience OR A minimum of 60 College hours toward a 4-year degree in a related field from an accredited school and 2 years related work experience OR Four-year Technical Degree in a related field from an accredited school.
- DISTRIBUTION DESIGNER, SR qualifications: Must meet all qualifications of Distribution Designer and one of the following: Four years field operations experience (Transmission Line or Substation, Distribution Line or Service, Field Metering or Gas Distribution) and worked 2 years as a Distribution Designer OR Must have qualified and worked 3 years as a Distribution Designer. OR Must possess a 2-Year Technical Associate Degree or 60 credit hours toward a 4-year degree in a related field from an accredited school and worked 2 years as a Distribution Designer or related work OR Must possess a 4-Year Technical Degree in a related field from an accredited school and worked 1 year as a Distribution Designer or related. Compensation & Benefits
- Salary not disclosed