Transmission Specialist Sr

Entergy • The Woodlands, TX

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position works with supervision, but is largely self-directed. Performs a wide variety of design engineering, maintenance, and operations activities related to routine, non-routine, and emergency restoration duties. Project areas may include grid/system design, operations and maintenance, asset management, and reliability. This position performs highly technical activities, requiring extensive experience and skills.

Requirements

• Technical Degree (2-year Associate or 4-year Bachelor's) and/or years of operational experience in electric utilities commensurate with progression level
• 4 years with 4-year Bachelor's degree experience
• Technical mastery of engineering and design principles.
• Recognized by peers (internal and external) as a master in their field.
• Mastering of relevant processes and policies, plus exceptional design skills and judgment.
• Consistently demonstrates good judgment.
• Mentors/leads other EAs and engineers.
• Good interpersonal skills along with strong written and oral communication skills.
• Good knowledge of Personal Computer operations and related software.
• Basic theory of electricity.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings.
• Ability to manage multiple activities and changing priorities.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Self-motivated and dependable team player.
• Good math skills.
• 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.
• Ability to maintain and care for Company equipment properly and safeguard assets.
• Demonstrated acceptance of a diverse and inclusive work environment and customer base.
• Ability to recognize opportunities for process improvement.
• Knowledgeable in MS Office software (Word, Excel, and Outlook).

Nice To Haves

• PMP Certification preferred and financial acumen preferred

Responsibilities

• Performs a wide variety of engineering support activities in transmission-related areas such as design, maintenance, and operations.
• Uses engineering and/or 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 and/or technical principles in evaluating alternatives, making decisions, and interpreting/employing applicable electrical codes, procedures, standards, processes, and policies.
• Provides leadership and direction to others in the department.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees