Substation Design Engineer

Entergy•New Orleans, LA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

This position will be filled by an Engineer I, II, III or Sr., based on the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate. JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE: Performs a wide variety of planning, maintenance, design engineering, project management and construction, and operations activities related to routine, non-routine, and emergency restoration duties. Project areas may include grid/system design, operations and maintenance, planning, asset management, reliability, computer applications, safety, and root cause failure analysis. JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: Performs a wide variety of detailed engineering analysis in Transmission-related areas such as planning, maintenance, design, project management and construction, and operations. Uses engineering/technical principles, best practices, and knowledge of internal and external business issues to solve problems, develop cost-effective, technically sound solutions, and improve products or services. Applies knowledge of engineering principles in evaluating alternatives, making decisions, and interpreting/employing applicable electrical codes, procedures, standards, processes, and policies. Supports activities to comply with applicable industry standards (i.e., NERC, SERC) and other utility regulations, as required. Works with other disciplines within the Transmission organization and other company business units to achieve stated goals. Assist with storm/emergency restoration efforts as necessary. Perform engineering activities associated with the physical design of high voltage utility substations, including: developing the site and buswork layouts, grounding, foundations, equipment drawings, etc. for internal substation related projects. Work in a team environment to develop detailed engineering scope documents from a high-level functional document. This includes preparing cost and time estimates as needed. Perform various substation design related analyses including substation ground grid analysis, lightning protection analysis, and bus fault analysis. Specify devices and equipment to be used in the design and construction of substation assets. Order and track the substation material and ensure timely delivery to appropriate staging areas. Oversee substation design contractor activities and perform thorough quality reviews of their design packages. Provide technical support during construction and commissioning of substation assets. Work with Design Basis and industry committees to develop and maintain substation design standards.

Requirements

Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Discipline (typically Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, and Industrial) from a 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.
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.
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.
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

Preferred : Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering.
Preferred : Substation design engineering experience.
Transmission and/or Substation utility experience.
Preferred : FE, PE.

Responsibilities

Performs a wide variety of detailed engineering analysis in Transmission-related areas such as planning, maintenance, design, project management and construction, and operations.
Uses engineering/technical principles, best practices, and knowledge of internal and external business issues to solve problems, develop cost-effective, technically sound solutions, and improve products or services.
Applies knowledge of engineering principles in evaluating alternatives, making decisions, and interpreting/employing applicable electrical codes, procedures, standards, processes, and policies.
Supports activities to comply with applicable industry standards (i.e., NERC, SERC) and other utility regulations, as required.
Works with other disciplines within the Transmission organization and other company business units to achieve stated goals.
Assist with storm/emergency restoration efforts as necessary.
Perform engineering activities associated with the physical design of high voltage utility substations, including: developing the site and buswork layouts, grounding, foundations, equipment drawings, etc. for internal substation related projects.
Work in a team environment to develop detailed engineering scope documents from a high-level functional document.
This includes preparing cost and time estimates as needed.
Perform various substation design related analyses including substation ground grid analysis, lightning protection analysis, and bus fault analysis.
Specify devices and equipment to be used in the design and construction of substation assets.
Order and track the substation material and ensure timely delivery to appropriate staging areas.
Oversee substation design contractor activities and perform thorough quality reviews of their design packages.
Provide technical support during construction and commissioning of substation assets.
Work with Design Basis and industry committees to develop and maintain substation design standards.