Engineer (Utility)

Entergy • Baton Rouge, LA

267d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position will support efforts associated with the Project Engineering deployment initiatives. Engineer positions will support distribution design/engineering of projects being implemented across the 5 Entergy operating companies. This will include all detailed scoping, engineering, and design activities from projects initiated by Asset Management, Distribution Planning, Distribution Automation, and Project Engineering initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Discipline (typically Electrical, Mechanical, Civil and Chemical, Industrial) from 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.
• Engineer II - 2+ years experience in an engineering discipline (1 year with a Masters Degree).
• Engineer III - 4+ years experience in an engineering discipline (3+ years with Masters Degree, or FE).
• Engineer Sr - 6+ years experience in an engineering discipline without PE or PMP Certification (5 years with Masters Degree, PE, or PMP certification).
• Technical mastery of engineering principles.
• In-depth knowledge of procedures, programs, and standards in responsible area.
• Consistently drives for value in sound engineering decisions.
• Mentors other engineers and technical professionals.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Desired: Electrical, Mechanical or Civil Engineering Degree.
• Desired: FE/EIT certification, PE license or PMP certification.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed scoping and engineering plans for projects.
• Ensuring adherence to Project Engineering standards to develop Scoping/Design/Engineering.
• Partner with subject matter experts input into the scoping such as Project Management, DOC, Data Maintenance, Planning, Operations, Transmission.
• Review and perform quality assurance for design deliverables (internal and external design).
• Audit design packages and construction jobs to ensure adherence to Project Engineering standards.
• Assist Right Of Way group to secure permitting on an as needed basis.
• Assist with the required change management and roll out of new program development.
• Assist distribution automation organization in implementing smart devices associated with Grid Mod Projects.
• Participate in industry technical knowledge sharing and best practices sharing meetings with peer utilities.
• Accountable for the resolution of technical engineering conflicts that affect cost, schedule quality or customer satisfaction.
• Provide technical engineering expertise to respond to regulatory bodies.
• Ensure the integration of safety, reliability, operability, constructability, and configuration management practices into final products/designs/processes.
• Develop processes and tools to improve project cost, cycle time and quality.
• Coordinate switching orders necessary to facilitate Grid Modernization projects.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Utilities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree