Utility Engineer (New Orleans, Louisiana, United States)

Entergy•New Orleans, LA

41d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for technical engineering activities within an Advanced Meter Infrastructure (AMI) Engineering Lab. General AMI Lab responsibilities include development and ownership of technology strategies, processes, and procedures for: electric meters and all devices with integrated communications devices (Network Interface Cards -NICs or Interface Management Units - IMUs); communication network Access Points (APs) and Relays; as well as legacy electric meters. Additionally, the AMI Engineering team will be responsible for an electric meter "farm" and working closely with all stakeholders, including but not limited to: Entergy's Operating Companies; AMI Ops Center (AMOC); Operating Company regulatory agencies; etc.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering discipline (typically Electrical, Mechanical, Civil and Chemical, Industrial) from 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+ years of relevant experience
Engineer II: 2+ years of relevant experience (1year with a M.S.)
Engineer III: 4+ years of relevant experience
Senior Engineer: 6+ years of relevant experience (5+ years with PE)
Technical mastery of engineering principles.
In-depth knowledge of procedures, programs, and standards in responsible area.
Consistently drives for value in sound engineering decisions.
Mentor other engineers and technical professionals.
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.
Familiar with National Electrical Safety Codes and National Electrical Code.
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 can mitigate the hazards.
Ability to meet the public in a pleasant and tactful manner and understand the importance of delivering a high level of customer service.
Demonstrated acceptance of a diverse and inclusive work environment and customer base.
Ability to recognize opportunities for process improvement and can enact change.
Must have valid driver's license and good driving record.

Nice To Haves

Hands-on experience using testing equipment I.E.: Multi-meter, Digital Scope, digital calibration tools, etc.
Programing experience such as Python, C++ or microcontroller programming languages.
Networking experience such as configuring communication hardware and knowledge about wireless communication protocol, cyber security and data routing.
Knowledge of AMI meters or experience with metering standards.

Responsibilities

Provide technical guidance within an AMI Engineering Lab.
Maintain Meter Calibration Standards as per applicable Public Utility Commission (PUC) Standards/requirements.
Create and update lab procedures for various lab processes related to meters and communication equipment.
Develop technical understanding to create and update meter testing programs using applications such as the WECO 2150 Test System.
Conduct sample testing of new incoming meter stock or existing meter population as applicable
Oversee programming of meters for different metering services or required features, including functions such as Delivered/Received power usage for distributed generation. (Solar, Wind, Biofuels, etc.).
Maintain database of meter test results using management software as applicable.
Manage and maintain meter inventory as well as RMA processing.
Qualification and vetting of firmware, manufacturing changes, etc.

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