Engineer - Transmission Construction

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Work Place Flexibility: Hybrid 

Legal Entity: Entergy Services, Inc.-ESI (OLD) 

 

*This position will be filled as an Engineer II, III, or Sr. (Trans) based on qualifications and experience of the selected candidate.*

 

JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE:

This position works in conjunction with other engineering disciplines and is responsible for the engineering design transmission lines. Performs a wide variety of planning, maintenance, design engineering, project management and construction, and operations activities related to routine, non-routine, and emergency restoration duties. Project areas may include grid/system design, operations and maintenance, planning, asset management, reliability, computer applications, safety, and root cause failure analysis.

 

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan and conduct independent engineering work within the SPO business unit requiring judgment in the evaluation, selection, application and adaptation of engineering techniques, procedures and criteria. Devises new approaches to solving problems.
• Provide technical direction and assign work to engineers, designers, and drafters who assist on specific assignments.
• Oversee Transmission pre-construction or construction activities.
• Work with subcontractors, packages and equipment manufacturers and interface with clients on technical issues.
• Review internal and external design for code compliance.
• Performs a wide variety of detailed engineering analysis in transmission-related areas such as planning, maintenance, design, project management and construction, and operations.

• Uses engineering/technical principles, best practices, and knowledge of internal and external business issues to solve problems, develop cost-effective, technically sound solutions, and improve products or services.

• Applies knowledge of engineering principles in evaluating alternatives, making decisions, and interpreting/employing applicable electrical codes, procedures, standards, processes, and policies.

• Supports activities to comply with applicable industry standards (i.e., NERC, SERC) and other utility regulations, as required.

• Works with other disciplines within the Transmission organization and other company business units to achieve stated goals.

• Assist with storm/emergency restoration efforts as necessary.

 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Discipline (typically Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, and Industrial) from four-year accredited institution.
• Degrees in engineering technology (typically, Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, and Industrial) from four-year accredited institution with a PE may be considered.

 

Minimum Experience:

• Engineer II: at least 2 years of experience in an engineering discipline
• Engineer III: at least 4 years of experience in an engineering discipline
• Engineer Sr: at least 6 years of experience in an engineering discipline

 

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to apply engineering principles. 
• Thorough understanding of procedures, programs, and standards in responsible area. 
• Good leadership skills.
• Good interpersonal skills along with strong written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent math skills.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Good knowledge of Personal Computer operations and related software.
• Ability to manage multiple activities and changing priorities.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Required to work safely and follow all Entergy safety policies and procedures.
• Ability to recognize hazards in the workplace and have the ability to mitigate the hazards.
• Demonstrated acceptance of a diverse and inclusive work environment and customer base.
• Ability to recognize opportunities for process improvement and have the ability to enact change.

 

Any Certificates, Licenses, Etc.:

• None

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Primary Location: Mississippi-Jackson Mississippi : Jackson 
Job Function: Professional
FLSA Status: Professional 
Relocation Option: Level II
Union description/code: NON BARGAINING UNIT 
Number of Openings: 1
Req ID: 114651
Travel Percentage:25% to 50%

 

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