Transmission Line Design Engineer

Entergy•New Orleans, LA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This position designs transmission lines, including routing, permitting, dynamic monitoring, structure analysis and optimization, structure spotting, conductor selection, fiber-optic utilization, incorporating foreign attachments, and foundation analysis. The role works within a team to define scopes, develop cost estimates, procure materials, produce construction packages, analyze line clearances, manage line models and documentation databases, incorporate as-built documentation, attend onsite project meetings, and support projects through construction. It also supports process improvement and continuous improvement efforts. The engineer interfaces with internal groups such as Substation, Distribution, Relay, Relay Setting, Transmission Planning, Project Management, Asset Management, Environmental, and Documentation/Configuration Management, as well as external customers. The position is onsite, with New Orleans preferred; candidates in other areas within Entergy’s service territory, including Baton Rouge, Jackson, Little Rock, and The Woodlands, may be considered. The role may be filled at Engineer I, II, III, or Senior level depending on qualifications and experience. Travel is up to 25%. Employees may be required to work additional hours, work in alternate locations, or perform additional duties during storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline from a four-year accredited institution; listed disciplines typically include Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, and Industrial Engineering.
A degree in engineering technology from a four-year accredited institution with a PE may be considered.
Engineering experience by level: Engineer I, 0–2 years; Engineer II, 2+ years; Engineer III, 4+ years; Engineer Sr, 6+ years.
Technical mastery of engineering principles and in-depth knowledge of procedures, programs, and standards in the responsible area.
Ability to make sound engineering decisions that drive value.
Good leadership and interpersonal skills, including strong written and oral communication skills.
Excellent math and project management skills.
Good knowledge of personal computer operations and related software.
Ability to manage multiple activities and changing priorities and work well under pressure.
Good organizational skills, decision-making skills, and ability to work as a team player.
Demonstrated acceptance of a diverse and inclusive work environment and customer base.
Ability to recognize opportunities for process improvement and enact change.
Authorization to work in the United States; Entergy will not sponsor work visas for this position.

Nice To Haves

For the Senior level, an EIT, graduate-level engineering degree, or MBA is preferred.

Responsibilities

Design transmission lines, including routing, permitting, dynamic monitoring, structure analysis and optimization, structure spotting, conductor selection, fiber-optic utilization, incorporating foreign attachments, and foundation analysis.
Define project scopes and develop cost estimates.
Procure materials and produce construction packages.
Analyze line clearances and manage line models and documentation databases.
Incorporate as-built documentation.
Attend onsite project meetings and support projects through construction.
Support process improvement and continuous improvement efforts.
Interface with internal work groups and external customers.
Work safely, follow Entergy safety policies and procedures, recognize workplace hazards, and mitigate hazards.
Be available for additional hours, alternate locations, or additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company.