Jobs · Engineering · Louisiana

Engineer

Entergy · Lake Charles, LA · 5 mo ago
EngineeringFull-time

About the role

This position can be filled as an Engineer I, II, III or Sr. depending upon the candidate’s qualifications.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain the SynerGi distribution system analysis model and run load flow analysis to proactively identify potential system issues and generate project proposals to address these modeled issues.
  • Develop and maintain the Emergency/Contingency Switching Plans for the assigned area of responsibility.
  • Participate in routine, non-routine, and emergency storm and outage event restoration duties.
  • Monitor and maintain records of peak substation and circuit loads and perform annual load flow analysis with load forecasts for substation transformers, feeder circuits, and local loads.
  • Perform annual overload, voltage, power factor and contingency studies.
  • Provide technical guidance to the Engineering Design Group, Operations and the Distribution Operations Center through the proactive development and maintenance of emergency/contingency switching plans.
  • Review and recommend for approval electrical system solutions that meet customer needs, comply with company standards and enhance the overall system performance and reliability.
  • Assist with storm restoration efforts, both local and out of town, typically by serving as a Scout or Lead Scout in the initial stages of a storm restoration and provide technical and operational support and/or crew leadership in the later stages of the event.

Requirements

  • Minimum education required of the position: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Discipline (typically Electrical, Mechanical, Civil and Chemical, Industrial) from four year accredited institution.
  • Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering.
  • Minimum Experience Required Of The Position: Engineer I - 0-1 year experience in an engineering discipline. Engineer II - 2+ years experience in an engineering discipline. Engineer III - 4+ years’ experience in an engineering discipline. Engineer Sr: 6+ years’ experience in an engineering discipline.

Qualifications

  • Technical mastery of engineering principles.
  • In-depth knowledge of procedures, programs, and standards in responsible area.
  • Consistently drives for value in sound engineering decisions.
  • Mentors 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.

Skills

  • Ability to manage multiple activities and changing priorities.
  • Ability to work well under pressure.

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