Distribution Specialist Sr

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Work Place Flexibility: Hybrid 

Legal Entity: Entergy Services, LLC 

 

***All locations within Entergy’s footprint may be considered.*** 

  

Job Summary/Purpose 

This position acts as a subject matter expert in a program or system role in a technical discipline among peers within a department.  This position works in conjunction with other engineering disciplines as well as craft employees and is responsible for developing design / construction standards. 

  

Job Duties/Responsibilities 

Plan and conduct independent engineering work requiring judgment in the evaluation, selection, application and adaptation of engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria. Devises new approaches to solving problem.  Work within a team environment to create and maintain material specifications, material standards, and process in Utility Distribution.  Current opening is in the area associated with transformers, distributed energy resources, engineering support, and construction issues.  Future duties may be in other portions of the Design Basis group related to such items as underground construction, equipment controls, communications and controls. Persons in these roles are expected to: 

• Represent Entergy as a technical expert within Industry 

• Represents Entergy Power Delivery in Standards discussions and/or utility practices as the industry evolves.  

• Work with consultants and equipment manufacturers and interface with departments on technical issues.   

• Leads the development of System/ Power Delivery processes and procedures. 

• Change agent for achieving Power Delivery objectives.   

• Provide guidance and coaching to other departments on engineering and construction matters. 

  

Minimum Requirements 

Minimum education required of the position 

Technical Degree (2-year Associate or 4 year Bachelor's) and/or years of operational experience in electric utilities commensurate with progression level (15 years for Dist Spec) 

  

Minimum experience required of the position 

6 years with 4-year Bachelor's degree, 8 years with 2-year associate degree, 10 years with supervisory experience, 15 years without degree. 

  

Minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities required of the position 

Ability to work independently without day-to-day oversight, ability to work within a team environment that may be geographically 

diverse and to lead small projects, critical thinking, and the ability to provide written reports supporting standards and the underlying philosophy. Good interpersonal skills along with strong written and oral communication skills. Good knowledge of Personal Computer operations and related software. Basic theory of electricity. Ability to interpret construction drawings. Ability to manage multiple activities and changing priorities.  Ability to recognize opportunities for process improvement.  Have experience and expertise in the actual construction of line and component details – constructability of standards. 

  

Desired: 

Knowledge of electrical distribution material.  

Knowledge of electrical distribution construction practices. 

Demonstrable understanding of the application of NEC, NESC and / or other national codes and standards is a plus. 

  

Any certificates, licenses, etc. required of the position. 

Must have valid driver's license. 

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Primary Location: Louisiana-Jefferson Louisiana : New Orleans || Arkansas : Little Rock || Mississippi : Jackson || Texas : The Woodlands 
Job Function: Professional
FLSA Status: Professional 
Relocation Option: No Relocation Offered
Union description/code: NON BARGAINING UNIT 
Number of Openings: 1
Req ID: 113741
Travel Percentage:25% to 50%

 

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