Construction Engineer

Entergy•Metairie, LA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Construction Engineer coordinates utility distribution, substation, and transmission line construction projects across Entergy. The role supports facilities ranging from 13.8 kV to 500 kV and works with internal and external customers in a matrix organization. The position may be filled at the Engineer III or Engineer Sr. level, depending on the selected candidate’s experience and qualifications, and may be based in Jefferson, Metairie, Baton Rouge, or New Orleans, Louisiana. The work is onsite and includes travel of up to 25%. The role includes planning, project management, construction, operations activities, and emergency restoration duties; project areas may also include grid and system design, operations and maintenance, reliability, asset management, safety, computer applications, and root cause failure analysis. The engineer supports the capital work management process, develops project and construction execution plans, and conducts field inspections to scope work and identify adjustments needed for successful completion. The role coordinates project scope, estimates, schedules, outages, materials, contract resources, and construction execution; reviews designs and construction packages; provides field technical support; and oversees safety, environmental compliance, quality, cost tracking, invoicing, as-builts, and project closeout. Work may require additional hours, alternate locations, or additional duties during storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations deemed necessary by the company. Entergy will not sponsor work visas for this position.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline from a four-year accredited institution; typical disciplines include electrical, mechanical, civil, chemical, and industrial engineering.
A degree in engineering technology from a four-year accredited institution may be considered with a PE.
Engineer III: at least 4 years of experience in an engineering discipline.
Engineer Sr.: at least 6 years of experience in an engineering discipline.
Technical mastery of engineering principles and in-depth knowledge of procedures, programs, and standards in the responsible area.
Ability to make sound engineering decisions and consistently drive value.
Good leadership and interpersonal skills, with strong written and oral communication skills.
Excellent math and project management skills.
Knowledge of personal computer operations and related software.
Ability to manage multiple activities and changing priorities and work well under pressure.
Ability to work safely, follow Entergy safety policies and procedures, recognize workplace hazards, and mitigate hazards.
Demonstrated acceptance of a diverse and inclusive work environment and customer base.
Ability to recognize process-improvement opportunities and enact change.
Authorization to work in the United States; work visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

Power system, relay, or substation experience.
For Engineer Sr.: EIT, a graduate-level engineering degree, or an MBA.
EIT or PE.

Responsibilities

Coordinate distribution, substation, and transmission line construction projects.
Prepare construction contracts, schedules, cost tracking, progress reports, and project-team coordination plans.
Provide engineering field technical support to substation, distribution, and transmission line construction crews.
Conduct technical reviews of substation electrical and relay-control designs and distribution and transmission line design packages issued for construction.
Participate in planning, scoping, and brainstorming sessions with applicable departments and internal and external customers.
Support the capital work management process and prepare project and construction execution plans.
Establish sequenced schedules and outage durations; coordinate outages and schedules.
Prepare construction estimates and identify internal or contract resources; develop and prepare contractual agreements for required resources.
Promote and monitor safety measures, identify workplace and project hazards, and mitigate them.
Perform quality assurance and control, verify and process invoices, complete as-builts, and close out projects.
Develop project scopes, estimates, construction sequence plans, and schedules; perform constructability reviews.
Track and receive materials and equipment, request contract proposals, and coordinate environmental compliance tactics.
Resolve deficiencies and project issues, report costs, and support project completion.
Conduct field inspections for project scoping and determine checks and adjustments needed for successful completion.
Perform emergency restoration duties and other duties as needed during storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations deemed necessary by the company.