Distribution Designer

Job Summary/Purpose

Responsible for meeting with customers to determine electric needs and requirements. Design jobs to install, replace, or remove distribution facilities to support customer requests, reliability projects, or infrastructure improvement.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Manage multiple distribution projects for new residential and commercial businesses.
• Meet with customers to determine their service needs.
• Design overhead and underground line extensions.
• Prepare construction drawings and coordinate construction commitments.
• Coordinate and lead pre-design and pre-construction meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
• Aid in engineering calculations for planning and corrective measure projects (e.g., load studies, revenue justification, fault current, voltage drop, etc.).
• Provide leadership and technical support to local operations and contract compliance with regards to distribution design standards and practices.
• Aid local Right of Way agent with acquiring permits and ROW documents.
• Assist with storm restoration efforts as needed, both local and out of town, leading and/or participating in damage assessment activities.

Minimum Requirements

• Designer I: Bachelor’s degree (any discipline), 2-year Technical Associates degree, 1-year Electric Utility Distribution (or Transmission) Design experience, or 2 years of Electric Utility field operational experience (Transmission Line or Substation, Distribution Line or Service, Field Metering), or Department Sr. Manager’s (or above) approval.
• Designer II: 2 years Electric Utility Distribution (or Transmission) Design experience, Bachelor’s degree (any discipline), 2-year Technical Associates degree, 2 additional years Electric Utility Distribution (or Transmission) Design experience, or 2 years of Electric Utility field operational experience (Transmission Line or Substation, Distribution Line or Service, Field Metering), or Department Sr. Manager’s (or above) approval.
• Designer III: 4 years Electric Utility Distribution (or Transmission) Design experience, Bachelor’s degree (any discipline), 2-year Technical Associates degree, 2 additional years Electric Utility Distribution (or Transmission) Design experience, or 2 years of Electric Utility field operational experience (Transmission Line or Substation, Distribution Line or Service, Field Metering), or Department Sr. Manager’s (or above) approval.
• Designer Sr: 6 years Electric Utility Distribution (or Transmission) Design experience, Bachelor’s degree (any discipline), 2-year Technical Associates degree, 2 additional years Electric Utility Distribution (or Transmission) Design experience, or 2 years of Electric Utility field operational experience (Transmission Line or Substation, Distribution Line or Service, Field Metering), or Department Sr. Manager’s (or above) approval.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Required

• 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.
• Familiar with National Electrical Safety Code and National Electrical Code.

Required Certificates, Licenses, Etc.

• Valid driver's license and good driving record.

Primary Location

Mississippi - Grenada

Job Function

Engineering

FLSA Status

Relocation Offered: No

Travel Percentage

25% to 50%

Number of Openings

1

Req ID

123946

Accessibility

The non-confidential portions of the affirmative action program for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans shall be available for inspection upon request by any employee or applicant for employment. Please contact HRCompliance@entergy.com to schedule a time to review the affirmative action plan during regular office hours.

Additional Responsibilities

• As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company.
• Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.
• This position is designated as a Safety Sensitive position and is subject to mandatory pre-employment and random drug testing.