Engineer, Sr

Work Place Flexibility:

Onsite

Legal Entity:

Entergy Services, Inc.-ESI (OLD)

- This position will be filled as an Engineer I, II, III or Sr. based on the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate.

- This positon can be filled in Jackson, MS or New Orleans, LA.

Job Summary/Purpose

Performs a variety of protection and control engineering support for Grid and Construction groups which includes routine maintenance, non-routine maintenance, and emergency restoration activities. Will provide compliance support for a variety of NERC standards such as NERC PRC-002 (DME), 004 (Mis-operations), 005 (maintenance and testing), and support compliance audits. This position will also support reviewing and updating asset management procedures and support continuous improvements to help automate internal processes.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

- Performs a wide variety of engineering support for Grid and Construction groups as a Subject Matter Expert of specific Transmission protection & control equipment. 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.

- Reviews maintenance results and equipment issues then applies knowledge of engineering principles in evaluating equipment performance, 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 Education

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

- Bachelor’s degree in engineering Discipline (typically Electrical, Mechanical, Civil,) 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.

- Preferred: Electrical Engineering Degree

Minimum Experience

- Engineer I: 0 - 2 years of experience in an engineering discipline

- Engineer II: 2 - 4 years of experience in an engineering discipline

- Engineer III: 4 - 6 years of experience in an engineering discipline

- Engineer Sr.: 6 + years of experience in an engineering discipline

- Preferred : at least 5 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

- Preferred : PE, FE

Primary Location:

Louisiana - New Orleans Louisiana : New Orleans || Mississippi : Jackson

Job Function

: Professional

FLSA Status

: Professional

Relocation Option:

Level II

Union description/code

: NON BARGAINING UNIT

Number of Openings

: 1

Req ID:

119787

Travel Percentage

: Up to 25%

An Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Vets. Please click here to view the EEO page, or see statements below.

EEO Statement:

The Entergy System of Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. The Entergy System of Companies complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

The Entergy System of Companies expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of the Entergy System of Company employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.

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Additional Responsibilities:

As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.

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Working Conditions

As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.