Engineer Transmission

Job Title:

Engineer Transmission

Work Place Flexibility:

Hybrid

Legal Entity: Entergy Operations, Inc.-EOI

- This position will be filled as an Engineer I, II, III or Sr. based on the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate.* - This position will be located in New Orleans, La or Jackson, Ms.*

Job Summary/Purpose

This position, in the Transmission Planning group, is required for performing studies associated with Generator Interconnection.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

- Perform steady state load flow analysis in the planning horizon.

- Perform transient stability, voltage stability, and small signal stability studies.

- Familiarity with the PSS/E and TSAT software packages for load flow and stability analyses and positive sequence generator modeling (synchronous machines and IBR plants).

- Familiarity with the MISO DPP process and applicable NERC and IEEE standards (e.g. NERC FAC-002, NERC TPL-001, IEEE P2800, IEEE 519).

- Perform transient studies using PSCAD software for IBR integration (model quality tests, weak grid analysis, control interactions).

- Perform short circuit analysis and breaker rating studies using CAPE software.

- Analyze disturbance monitoring devices such as dynamic recorders and phasor measurement units.

- Interface with generator interconnection customers, regulatory agencies, reliability councils, MISO, and other transmission providers.

- Represent Entergy on industry wide technical working groups.

Minimum Requirements

Minimum Education:

- Bachelor's degree in Engineering Discipline (typically Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, and Industrial) from a four-year accredited institution

- Bachelor's degree in Engineering Technology (typically, Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, and Industrial) from four-year accredited institution, with PE may be considered

- Preferred: BS Electrical Engineering degree, MSEE or PhD with emphasis on power systems

Minimum Experience

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

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

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

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

- Preferred:

- 1 - 5 years of experience in modeling, system analysis and planning of power systems

- Experience in a power utility or a consulting company

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

- Demonstrated ability to apply engineering principles

- Thorough understanding of procedures, programs, and standards in responsible area

- Consistently demonstrates good engineering judgment

- 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.

- Preferred: PE Certification

Primary Location:

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

Job Function

: All Other Jobs

FLSA Status

: Professional

Relocation Option:

No Relocation Offered

Union description/code

: NON BARGAINING UNIT

Number of Openings

: 1

Req ID:

121499

Travel Percentage

:Up to 25%

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EEO Statement:

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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.

Please note:

Authorization to work in the United States is a precondition to employment in this position. Entergy will not sponsor candidates for work visas for this position.