Engineer (Utility)

Work Place Flexibility: Hybrid 

Legal Entity: Entergy Services, LLC 

 

**This position maybe filled as an Engineer I, II, III or Sr. depending on the qualifications and or the experience of the candidate.**

 

Job Summary/Purpose

Responsible for technical engineering activities within an Advanced Meter Infrastructure (AMI) Engineering Lab. General AMI Lab responsibilitiesinclude development and ownership of technology strategies, processes, and procedures for: electric and gas meters with integratedcommunications devices (Network Interface Cards -NICs or Interface Management Units – IMUs); communication network Access Points (APs) andRelays; and legacy electric meters and gas meters. 

 

Additionally the AMI Engineering will be responsible for an electric and gas meter “farm” and working closely with all stakeholders, including but notlimited to: Entergy’s Operating Companies; AMI Ops Center (AMOC); Operating Company regulatory agencies; etc.

 

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance within an AMI Engineering Lab.
• Maintain Meter Calibration Standards as per applicable Public Utility Commission (PUC) Standards/requirements.
• Create and update lab procedures for various lab processes related to meters and communication equipment.
• Develop technical understanding to create and update meter testing programs using applications such as the WECO 2150 Test System.
• Conduct sample testing of new incoming meter stock.
• Oversee programming of meters for different metering services or required features, including functions such as Delivered/Received power usagefor distributed generation. (Solar, Wind, Biofuels, etc.).
• Maintain database of meter test results using management software as applicable.
• Manage and maintain meter inventory as well as RMA processing.

 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Minimum education required of the position

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Discipline (typically Electrical, Mechanical, Civil and Chemical, Industrial) from 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.

 

Minimum experience required of the position

• Engineer I - 0 to 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. - 6+ years experience in an engineering discipline.

 

Preferred experience:

• Hands-on experience using testing equipment I.E.: Multi-meter, Digital Scope, digital calibration tools, etc.
• Programing experience such as Python, C++ or microcontroller programming languages.
• Networking experience such as configuring communication hardwares and knowledge about wireless communication protocol, cyber security anddata routing.
• Knowledge of AMI meters or experience with metering standards.

 

Minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities required of the position
Technical mastery of engineering principles. In-depth knowledge of procedures, programs, and standards in responsible area. Consistently drivesfor value in sound engineering decisions. Mentors other engineers and technical professionals. Good leadership skills. Good interpersonal skillsalong with strong written and oral communication skills. Excellent math skills. Excellent project management skills. Good knowledge of PersonalComputer operations and related software. Familiar with National Electrical Safety Codes and National Electrical Code. Ability to manage multipleactivities 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. Abilit