Engineer I-Sr. (Trans)

Job Summary/Purpose

Performs a wide variety of planning, maintenance, design engineering, project management and construction, and operations activities related to routine, non-routine, and emergency restoration duties. Project areas may include grid/system design, operations and maintenance, planning, asset management, reliability, computer applications, safety, and root cause failure analysis.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

- Performs a wide variety of detailed engineering analysis in Substation-related areas such as planning, maintenance, design, project management and construction, and operations. - Uses engineering/technical principles, best practices, and knowledge of internal and external business issues to solve problems, develop cost-effective, technically sound solutions, and improve products or services. - Applies knowledge of engineering principles in evaluating alternatives, making decisions, and interpreting/employing applicable electrical codes, procedures, standards, processes, and policies. - Provides engineering and technical support to Area Substation Supervisors in the group’s day to day performance of diagnostic and preventive maintenance tasks. - Supports activities to comply with applicable industry standards (i.e., NERC, SERC) and other utility regulations, as required. - Works with other disciplines within the Transmission organization and other company business units to achieve stated goals. - Assist with storm/emergency restoration efforts as necessary.

Minimum Requirements

Minimum education required of the position: - Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering Discipline (typically Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, and Industrial) from a four-year accredited institution. Degrees in engineering technology (typically, Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, and Industrial) from a four-year accredited institution with PE may be considered. Substation relay protection experience preferred. Minimum experience required of the position: - Engineer I: 0 - 2 years of applicable engineering experience - Engineer II: at least 2 - 4 years of applicable engineering experience - Engineer III: at least 4 - 6 years of applicable engineering experience - Sr Engineer: at least 6 years of applicable engineering experience Minimum knowledge, skills and abilities required of the position: - 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. - 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. - Ability to recognize hazards in the workplace and have the ability to mitigate the hazards. - 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. This position is designated as a Safety Sensitive position and is subject to mandatory pre-employment and random drug testing.