Dist Designer Helper - Distribution Designer, Sr.

Entergy • Baton Rouge, LA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This position involves performing drafting, preparing drawings, estimates, and maintaining records. Under supervision, employees will interact with customers to determine service requirements, negotiate layouts and service dates, and ensure efficient and cost-effective solutions while adhering to codes and standards. Responsibilities include conducting field investigations, evaluating service alternatives, preparing construction drawings and estimates, interpreting survey plats, and assisting with engineering calculations. The role requires designing overhead primary and secondary facilities, including pole jobs, internal jobs, and revenue projects. It also involves communicating and negotiating right-of-way easements and permits, determining clearing needs, and preparing necessary documentation. Coordination with Entergy departments and personnel is essential. The role includes approving and releasing project designs, and providing guidance to less experienced helpers. Adherence to Entergy's safe work practices and participation in safety meetings are mandatory. The position serves as a primary contact for customers during the design phase and beyond.

Requirements

• Must have one of the following: One year field operations experience (Transmission Line or Substation, Distribution Line or Service, Field Metering, or Gas Distribution) OR Two Year Technical Associate Degree in a related field from an accredited school OR A minimum of 60 College hours toward a 4 year degree in a related field from an accredited school.
• Must meet all qualifications of Engineering Helper or one of the following: Three years field operations experience (Transmission Line or Substation, Distribution Line or Service, Field Metering or Gas Distribution) OR Two year Technical Associate Degree in a related field from an accredited school and 2 years related work experience OR A minimum of 60 College hours toward a 4 year degree in a related field from an accredited school and 2 years related work experience OR Four year Technical Degree in a related field from an accredited school.
• Must meet all qualifications of Distribution Designer and one of the following: Four years field operations experience (Transmission Line or Substation, Distribution Line or Service, Field Metering or Gas Distribution) and worked 2 years as an Distribution Designer OR Must have qualified and worked 3 years as an Distribution Designer. OR Must Possess a 2 Year Technical Associate Degree or 60 credit hours toward a 4 year degree in a related field from an accredited school and worked 2 years as an Distribution Designer or related work OR Must Possess a 4 Year Technical Degree in a related field from an accredited school and worked 1 year as an Distribution Designer or related work.
• Must have full use of mental and physical faculties.
• Have strength and endurance adequate for arduous labor as circumstances may require.
• Be alert in observing hazards in order to help avoid accidents.
• Be willing to work in unusual surroundings, as well as the normal working conditions pertaining to this job.
• Be able to receive and execute orders and instructions in such a manner as to inspire respect and confidence of superiors and co-workers.
• Be able to meet the public in a pleasant, professional, and tactful manner.
• Be able to utilize all tools (physical and technical) pertaining to this job.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Large projects such as subdivisions and highway projects that consist of reconductoring will be overseen by Sr. Designers or Management.

Responsibilities

• Perform elementary drafting, prepare dimension drawings, prepare routine simple estimates, and keep map and operating records.
• Meet regularly with external/internal customers to discuss and determine specific requirements to provide service in each situation and negotiate facilities layout, point of service, and proposed service date using the most efficient and cost effective method of meeting the customer’s needs while adhering to existing codes, standards and policies.
• Conduct field investigations; evaluate possible service alternatives, determine the appropriate standards and/or specifications; prepare accurate construction drawings and material/labor estimates; interpret customer survey plats; assist in engineering calculations, tables, layouts, studies, and reports.
• Learn and become proficient in designing overhead primary and secondary facilities (e.g., Pole jobs, Internal jobs, and Revenue).
• Communicate and/or negotiate right of way easements and/or permits and determine right of way clearing needs.
• Prepare and secure appropriate right of way documents and drawings in accordance with Entergy Standards.
• Communicate and coordinate assigned projects with all Entergy departments and appropriate personnel.
• Approve, release, and assist/create project designs when authorized.
• Follow and adhere to all Entergy safe work practices/policies, which include attending and participating in daily/monthly safety meetings.
• Design construction, including external/internal customers, reliability and section type projects.
• Interpret and document the appropriate tariffs, policies, and procedures related to the Contribution in Aid of Construction (CIAC) process.
• Serve as the one-point of contact for the customer during the design phase and as needed after the design package has been released for scheduling and construction.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to less experienced Distribution Design Helpers.

Benefits

• 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.
• Compliance with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
• 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.
• Prohibition 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.
• Prohibition of improper interference with the ability of the Entergy System of Company employees to perform their expected job duties.
• Reasonable accommodations for online applicants.
• Availability 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree