Distribution Designer I - Senior Lead

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, including meeting with customers to determine their service needs, designing overhead and underground line extensions, estimating costs, preparing construction drawings, and coordinating construction commitments. - Coordinate and lead pre-design and pre-construction meetings with internal and external stakeholders. - Perform engineering calculations to aid in 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 to ensure seamless service to customers and external constituents. - Aid local Right of Way agent with acquiring permits and ROW documents. - Assist with storm restoration efforts as needed, both locally and out-of-town, leading and/or participating in damage assessment activities.

Minimum Requirements

Designer I: - Bachelor’s degree (any discipline) OR - 2-year Technical Associates degree OR - 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 in lieu of all requirements Designer II: - 2 years Electric Utility Distribution (or Transmission) Design experience AND - Bachelor’s degree (any discipline) OR - 2-year Technical Associates degree OR - 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 in lieu of all requirements Designer III: - 4 years Electric Utility Distribution (or Transmission) Design experience AND - Bachelor’s degree (any discipline) OR - 2-year Technical Associates degree OR - 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 in lieu of all requirements Designer Sr: - 6 years Electric Utility Distribution (or Transmission) Design experience AND - Bachelor’s degree (any discipline) OR - 2-year Technical Associates degree OR - 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 in lieu of all requirements Designer Sr. Lead: - 8 years Electric Utility Distribution (or Transmission) Design experience AND - Bachelor’s degree (any discipline) OR - 2-year Technical Associates degree OR - 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 in lieu of all requirements

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 to work safely and follow all Entergy safety policies and procedures. - Ability to recognize hazards in the workplace and mitigate the hazards. - Ability to maintain and care for Company equipment properly and safeguard assets. - 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.

Any Certificates, Licenses, etc. Required for the Position

- Must have valid driver's license and good driving record.

Working Conditions

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.