About this role
This position may be filled as an Engineer I, II, III or Sr. depending on the qualifications and or the experience of the candidate.
This position will support efforts associated with the Grid Modernization deployment initiatives. Engineer positions will support distribution design/engineering of projects being implemented across the 5 Entergy operating companies. This will include all detailed scoping, engineering, and design activities from projects initiated by Asset Management, Distribution Planning, Distribution Automation, and Grid Modernization initiatives.
Duties: Develop detailed scoping and engineering plans for projects. Ensuring adherence to Grid Modernization standard to develop Scoping/Design/Engineering. Partner with subject matter experts input into the scoping such as (Project Management, DOC, Data Maintenance, Planning, Operations, Transmission). Review and perform quality assurance for design deliverables (internal and external design). Audit of design packages and construction jobs to ensure adherence of grid modernization standards. Assist Right Of Way group to secure permitting on an as needed basis. Assist with the required change management and roll out of new program development. Assist distribution automation organization in implementing smart devices associated with Grid Mod Projects. Participate in industry technical knowledge sharing and best practices sharing meetings with peer utilities. Accountable for the resolution of technical engineering conflicts that affect cost, schedule quality or customer satisfaction. Provide technical engineering expertise to respond to regulatory bodies. Ensure the integration of safety, reliability, operability, constructability, and configuration management practices into final products/designs/processes. Develop processes and tools to improve project cost, cycle time and quality. Coordinate switching orders necessary to facilitate Grid Modernization projects.
Minimum Requirements
Minimum education required of the position
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.
Desired - Electrical or Mechanical Engineering Degree
Minimum experience required of the position
Engineer I: 0-2 years experience in an engineering discipline.
Engineer II: 2+ years experience in an engineering discipline.
Engineer III: 4+ years experience in an engineering discipline.
Engineer Sr: at least 6 years of experience in an engineering discipline.
Minimum knowledge, skills and abilities required of the position
Technical mastery of engineering principles. In-depth knowledge of procedures,