Engineer, I-Sr (Utility)

About the role

Responsible for performing a wide variety of analysis and project oriented engineering activities related to ensuring proper device coordination and protection for distribution devices; self-healing networks and other automated transfer schemes; and risk mitigation within the electrical distribution system.

Responsibilities

• Perform protection and coordination studies for new and existing distribution protective devices
• Develop settings for new distribution protective devices and other equipment
• Provide substation distribution settings recommendations
• Develop distribution automation controller settings for self-healing networks
• Support settings requests related to self-healing networks and review coordination of proposed new self-healing networks
• Work with IT to get SCADA host edit sheets developed for distribution devices and self-healing networks
• Work with project managers to get distribution devices and self-healing networks commissioned to SCADA
• Support distribution automation relay field specialists on distribution protection standards and procedures
• Assist reliability/field engineers with analyzing event data associated with protection and reliability impacts
• Provide technical support to distribution design engineers, operations, and managed accounts
• Work with enterprise planning and provide feedback on facility/feasibility studies performed for distributed generation customers
• Participate in routine, non‑routine, and emergency storm and outage event restoration duties
• Provide technical protection guidance to the Engineering Design Group, Operations and the Distribution Operations Center for emergency/contingency switching plans
• Review and recommend for approval electrical system solutions that meet customer needs, comply with company standards and enhance overall system performance and reliability
• Assist with storm restoration efforts, 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
• Provide distribution relay protection guidance for capital projects

Requirements

Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Discipline (typically Electrical, Mechanical, Civil and Chemical, Industrial) from a four‑year accredited institution. Degrees in Engineering Technology (typically Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, and Industrial) from a four‑year accredited institution may be considered. Preferred: Electrical Engineering Degree.

Experience: Engineer I: 0‑2 years; Engineer II: 2‑4 years; Engineer III: 4‑6 years; Engineer Sr.: 6+ years of experience in an engineering discipline.

Skills

• Technical mastery of engineering principles
• In‑depth knowledge of procedures, programs, and standards in the area
• Consistently drives for value in sound engineering decisions
• Mentors other engineers and technical professionals
• Good leadership and 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
• Required to work safely and follow all Entergy safety policies and procedures
• Ability to recognize hazards in the workplace and mitigate them
• 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 enact change
• Ability to respond to significant outage restoration events that may require significant time away from home via on‑system and off‑system responses

Location: Texas – Woodlands (also Beaumont, Port Arthur). Travel: Up to 25%. Job Function: Engineering. FLSA Status: Professional. Relocation: Not offered. Union: Non‑bargaining unit. Openings: 1.