Engineer

Job Summary/Purpose

This position, in the Operational Readiness group, performs and analyzes operational planning studies, both steady-state and dynamic. This includes updating operational planning models, coordinating Transmission and Generation outage plans, forecasting loads, and updating operating guides and procedures.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Perform steady-state load flow analysis in the Operational horizon.
• Perform updates to operational planning models.
• Perform transient stability and voltage stability studies.
• Provide technical support to the Transmission Control Center (TCC) on steady-state and dynamic power system issues.
• Interface with load serving entities, regulatory agencies, reliability councils and other transmission providers.
• Represent Entergy on industry wide technical working groups.
• Aid in storm/emergency restoration efforts as necessary.

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Discipline (typically Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, and Industrial) from a four-year accredited institution.
• Minimum Experience:
  • Engineer I: 0 - 2 years of applicable and progressive experience.
  • Engineer II: at least 2 - 4 years of applicable and progressive experience.
  • Engineer III: at least 4 - 6 years of applicable and progressive experience.
  • Sr Engineer: at least 6 years of applicable and progressive experience.
• Preferred: BS Electrical Engineering Degree with emphasis on power systems.
• Minimum Knowledge, Skills And Abilities:
  • Demonstrated ability to apply engineering principles.
  • Thorough understanding of procedures, programs, and standards in responsible area.
  • Good engineering judgment.
  • 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.
  • Ability to manage multiple activities and changing priorities.
  • Ability to work well under pressure.
• Required to work safely and follow all Entergy safety policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated acceptance of a diverse and inclusive work environment and customer base.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills with ability to work in a team environment.
• Proficient technical expertise with computer software and database development.
• Skills in engineering analysis, problem solving, and condition assessment.

Preferred

• PE Certification.

Primary Location

Arkansas-Alexander, Arkansas : Alexander || Mississippi : Jackson

Job Function

Corporate

FLSA Status

Professional

Travel Percentage

Up to 25%

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.

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.

EEI Testing

One way that Entergy has found to identify and assess the abilities and skills needed for certain jobs is through pre-employment testing. If this position does require an EEI test, the type of test will be located under the qualifications section of the job posting. If you are invited to a test session, we strongly recommend you review and complete the practice test as well as review the testing brochure for your respective test. The test brochure will give you critical information on the test such as time allocated and Pre-employment Testing: of questions. Also, keep in mind that the actual test is timed; you should practice timing yourself while doing the practice tests. The practice test information and test brochures can be located by going to the EEI website, http://www.eei.org/practicetests, numberLogon ID: entergy, password: practice test (2 words).

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.