Helper Distribution Designer - Senior Distribution Designer

Entergy•Beaumont, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position will be filled as a Helper-Distribution Designer - Senior Distribution Designer based on experience. The role involves performing drafting, preparing drawings, estimates, and maintaining records. Key responsibilities include meeting with customers to determine service requirements, conducting field investigations, preparing construction drawings and estimates, negotiating right-of-way easements and permits, interpreting tariffs and policies related to CIAC, serving as a customer contact during the design phase, and coordinating projects with internal departments. Adherence to Entergy's safe work practices and policies is mandatory. The Senior Distribution Designer level requires the ability to perform quality work in the field or office, with knowledge of practical engineering, surveying, and construction methods, adhering to standards, specifications, and policies. Senior designers also create, approve, and release project designs, and provide training, guidance, and mentorship to less experienced personnel.

Requirements

Must have one of the following: 1 years field operations experience (Transmission Line or Substation, Distribution Line or Service, Field Metering), OR Completion of Entergy’s Technical Personal Development Program (TPDP), OR 2 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
Willing and able to communicate effectively with customers, department management, co-workers, and other groups related to the design, scheduling and construction of work through written and oral skills.
Within six months after employment, know and understand Entergy’s safety rules, be willing and able to administer all approved methods of first aid/CPR.
Must complete Designer Training Modules within 18 months.
Must maintain a valid driver’s license.
Must be willing and able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, to include but not limited to: 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 and able to work in unusual surroundings, as well as the normal working conditions pertaining to this job.
Be willing and able to receive and execute orders and instructions in such a manner as to inspire respect and confidence of superiors and co- workers.
Be willing and able to meet the public in a pleasant, professional, and tactful manner.
Must meet all qualifications of Engineering Helper or one of the following: 3 Years field operations experience (Transmission Line or Substation, Distribution Line or Service, Field Metering), OR Completion of Entergy’s Technical Personal Development Program (TPDP) and 2 years related work experience, OR 2 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 4 Year Technical Degree in a related field from an accredited school.
Know and understand Company's safety rules, and be willing and able to administer all approved methods of first aid/CPR.
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) 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 years as an Distribution Designer or related work
Must have a thorough knowledge of engineering and design principles, company standards, applicable electrical codes, and appropriate company processes and policies, as related to work.
Know and understand Company's safety rules, and be able to administer all approved methods of first aid/CPR.
Have a temperament suited to jobs where manual dexterity, precision and patience are particularly essential.
Be able to utilize all tools (physical and technical) pertaining to this job.

Responsibilities

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, as related to his work.
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, as related to his work.
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.
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.
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.
Create, approve and release all types of project designs under general supervision.
Provide training, guidance, mentorship, and oversight to less experienced Designers and Helpers.