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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