Distribution Designer Helper-Senior

About the role

The Distribution Designer Helper-Senior position involves performing drafting, preparing dimension drawings, preparing estimates, keeping records, and assisting with various aspects of service provision and facility design.

Responsibilities

• Meet regularly with external/internal customers to discuss and determine specific requirements for service delivery.
• Conduct field investigations; evaluate service alternatives, determine appropriate standards and specifications; prepare accurate construction drawings and material/labor estimates; interpret customer survey plats; assist in engineering calculations, tables, layouts, studies, and reports.
• Communicate and/or negotiate right of way easements and/or permits and determine right of way clearing needs. Prepare and secure appropriate right of way documents and drawings in accordance with Entergy Standards.
• Interpret and document appropriate tariffs, policies, and procedures related to the Contribution in Aid of Construction (CIAC) process.
• Serve as the one-point of contact for the customer during the design phase and as needed after the design package has been released for scheduling and construction.
• Communicate and coordinate assigned projects with all Entergy departments and appropriate personnel.
• Create, approve, and release project designs when authorized.
• Provide training, guidance, mentorship, and oversight to less experienced Designers and Helpers.
• Follow and adhere to all Entergy safe work practices/policies, including attending and participating in safety meetings.

Requirements

Must have one of the following:

• One year field operations experience (Transmission Line or Substation, Distribution Line or Service, Field Metering), OR
• Completion of Entergy’s Technical Personal Development Program (TPDP), OR
• Two-year Technical Associate Degree in a related field from an accredited school, OR
• A minimum of 60 college hours toward a four-year degree in a related field from an accredited school, AND
• Willing and able to communicate effectively with customers, department management, co-workers, and other groups related to the design, scheduling, and construction of work through written and oral skills.

Within six months after employment, must know and understand Entergy’s safety rules, be willing and able to administer all approved methods of first aid/CPR.

Qualifications

• Must complete Designer Training Modules within 18 months.
• Maintain a valid driver’s license.

Physical Qualifications

• Must be willing and able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, to include but not limited to having strength and endurance adequate for arduous labor as circumstances may require.

Personal Qualifications

• Be alert in observing hazards in order to help avoid accidents.
• Be willing and able to work in unusual surroundings, as well as the normal working conditions pertaining to this job.
• Be willing and able to receive and execute orders and instructions in such a manner as to inspire respect and confidence of superiors and co-workers.
• Be willing and able to meet the public in a professional, pleasant, and tactful manner.