Engineer I-SR (DER Planning)

Job Summary/Purpose

Entergy is incorporating and improving management of distributed energy resources (DERs), developing new and innovative solutions that provide resiliency to customers and responsive to evolving customer needs. The Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) Planning Engineer plays a critical role in this transformation by performing engineering analyses in support of the team’s efforts to plan, design, and implement utility scale and customer-driven solutions that utilize distributed energy resources (DERs) for residential, commercial, and industrial customers across all of Entergy’s electric service territories in Texas, Louisiana, New Orleans, Arkansas, and Mississippi.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Perform engineering analyses for DERs related to interconnection impact studies, hosting capacity, customer's adoption forecasting, non-wire alternative and microgrid projects, future capacity additions, and reliability improvement opportunities.
• Utilize distribution system modeling and analytic techniques to plan for the customer's adoption of technology, while maintaining the integrity of the grid, and translate the results into customer solution roadmaps, standards, and processes.
• Perform distribution system modeling and analysis focused on DERs such as solar PV, energy storage, demand response, EVs, etc.
• Model DERs and identify system impact and develop improvement opportunities on voltage, thermal, power factor, power quality, reliability, and contingency events.
• Work closely with Distribution Standards, distribution regional field engineering, Distribution Asset Planning, Distribution Automation and Protection, Op Co regional customer service, distribution line supervisors, the Distribution Operations Center, and other key stakeholders regarding DER interconnections, emerging technologies, processes, and procedures.
• Build relationships with key internal and external stakeholders and monitor technology developments in the area of power system modeling, simulation, and analytics.
• Assist with storm restoration efforts in a local, state, or system capacity.

Minimum 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.
• Minimum experience required of the position: Engineer I – 0-2 years experience in an engineering discipline. Engineer II – 2+ years experience in an engineering discipline. Engineer III - 4+ years experience in an engineering discipline. Sr Engineer - 6+ years experience in an engineering discipline.
• Preferred Experience: Experience modeling or analyzing Distributed Energy Resources. Experience performing engineering analyses and power flow modeling for a utility or similar organization. Strong engineering analysis and problem solving skills. Thorough understanding of procedures, programs, and standards.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

• Strong engineering judgment. Strong written and oral communication skills. Strong communicator both at tactical and strategic levels with experience discussing complex topics in a simple, easy-to-understand way. Demonstrated teamwork skills and ability to execute projects in a matrix organization. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Ability to work well under pressure. Required to work safely and follow all Entergy safety policies and procedures. Ability to recognize hazards in the workplace and have the ability to mitigate the hazards. 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 and have the ability to enact change.

Primary Location

Mississippi-Jackson

Job Function

Engineering

FLSA Status

Professional

Relocation Option

No Relocation Offered

Union description/code

NON BARGAINING UNIT

Number of Openings

1

Req ID

122205

Travel Percentage

Up to 25%

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.

EEO Statement

The Entergy System of Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. The Entergy System of Companies complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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.

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.