Electrical Substation Design Engineer

Job title: Electrical Substation Design Engineer

About the Role A transmission-focused engineering role at Entergy responsible for planning, design, maintenance, and project management related to high-voltage substations and grid operations. The role involves applying engineering principles, complying with industry standards, and supporting storm/restoration efforts.

What You'll Do

• Perform detailed engineering analyses in transmission areas including planning, maintenance, design, project management, construction, and operations.
• Develop site layouts, buswork, grounding, foundations, and equipment drawings for internal substation projects.
• Create detailed engineering scope documents, with cost and time estimates.
• Conduct substation design analyses (ground grid, lightning protection, bus fault) and specify devices/equipment.
• Order and track materials, oversee substation design contractor activities, and perform quality reviews.
• Provide technical support during construction and commissioning; participate in industry design standard development with Design Basis and committees.
• Assist with storm/emergency restoration as needed.
• Ensure compliance with NERC/SERC and other regulations; work with multiple disciplines.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, or Industrial) or Engineering Technology with PE; preferred Electrical, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience range depending on level: Engineer I (0-2 yrs), II (2-4 yrs), III (4-6 yrs), Sr (6+ yrs).
• Substation design engineering experience and transmission/substation utility experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to apply engineering principles; strong judgment, leadership, communication, and project management skills.
• Knowledge of electrical codes, procedures, standards, and safety policies; ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure.
• FE or PE certification preferred.

Nice to Have

• Substation design experience; transmission/substation utility experience.
• FE/PE certification.

Compensation & Benefits

• Relocation option: Level III; travel up to 25%.
• Equal opportunity employer; safety policies and inclusive environment.