Transmission Line Design Engineer

Entergy • New Orleans, LA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for the design of transmission lines which includes routing, permitting, dynamic monitoring, analyzing and optimizing structures, structure spotting, conductor selection, fiber optic utilization, incorporating foreign attachments, and foundation analysis. The applicant will work in a team environment and be responsible for defining scopes, developing cost estimates, material procurement, producing construction packages, analyzing line clearances, line model and documentation database management, incorporation of as-built documentation, attending onsite project meetings, and supporting projects through construction. The applicant will also be responsible for supporting process improvement and continuous improvement efforts. The applicant will interface with multiple internal work groups including Substation, Distribution, Relay, Relay Setting, Transmission Planning, Project Management, Asset Management, Environmental, Documentation/Configuration Management, as well as external customers. Good organizational and communication skills are required. Being a Team Player with good decision-making skills is a necessity.

Requirements

• 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.
• Engineer I - 0 to 2 years experience in an engineering discipline
• Engineer II - 2+ years experience in an engineering discipline
• Engineer III - 4+ years experience in an engineering discipline.
• Engineer Sr - 6+ years experience in an engineering discipline.
• Technical mastery of engineering principles.
• In-depth knowledge of procedures, programs, and standards in responsible area.
• Consistently drives for value in sound engineering decisions.
• 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

• Sr Level - EIT OR Graduate Level Engineering Degree OR MBA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Routing transmission lines
• Permitting transmission lines
• Dynamic monitoring of transmission lines
• Analyzing and optimizing structures
• Structure spotting
• Conductor selection
• Fiber optic utilization
• Incorporating foreign attachments
• Foundation analysis
• Defining scopes
• Developing cost estimates
• Material procurement
• Producing construction packages
• Analyzing line clearances
• Line model and documentation database management
• Incorporation of as-built documentation
• Attending onsite project meetings
• Supporting projects through construction
• Supporting process improvement and continuous improvement efforts
• Interfacing with multiple internal work groups including Substation, Distribution, Relay, Relay Setting, Transmission Planning, Project Management, Asset Management, Environmental, Documentation/Configuration Management, as well as external customers

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.
• Reasonable accommodations for online applicants.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level