Engineer I - Sr. (Utility)

About the role

The selected candidate will be placed as an Engineer I, II, III or Sr. depending on the experience of the candidate. If the selected candidate is outside the area, they will be expected to relocate for this opportunity. Relocation assistance is not available for this posting.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance within an AMI Engineering Lab.
• Maintain Meter Calibration Standards as per applicable Public Utility Commission (PUC) Standards/requirements.
• Create and update lab procedures for various lab processes related to meters and communication equipment.
• Develop technical understanding to create and update meter testing programs using applications such as the WECO 2150 Test System.
• Conduct sample testing of new incoming meter stock or existing meter population as applicable.
• Oversee programming of meters for different metering services or required features, including functions such as Delivered/Received power usage for distributed generation (Solar, Wind, Biofuels, etc.).
• Manage and maintain meter inventory as well as RMA processing.
• Qualification and vetting of firmware, manufacturing changes, etc.

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+ years of relevant experience.
  • Engineer II: 2+ years of relevant experience (1 year with a M.S.).
  • Engineer III: 4+ years of relevant experience.
  • Senior Engineer: 6+ years of relevant experience (5+ years with PE).
• Preferred experience: Hands-on experience using testing equipment I.E.: Multi-meter, Digital Scope, digital calibration tools, etc.; Programming experience such as Python, C++ or microcontroller programming languages; Networking experience such as configuring communication hardware and knowledge about wireless communication protocol, cyber security and data routing; Knowledge of AMI meters or experience with metering standards.

Qualifications and Abilities

• Technical mastery of engineering principles.
• In-depth knowledge of procedures, programs, and standards in responsible area.
• Consistently drives for value in sound engineering decisions.
• Mentor 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.
• Required to work safely and follow all Entergy safety policies and procedures.
• Ability to recognize hazards in the workplace and can 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 can enact change.

Skills

• Technical mastery of engineering principles.
• In-depth knowledge of procedures, programs, and standards in responsible area.
• Consistently drives for value in sound engineering decisions.
• Mentor 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.
• Required to work safely and follow all Entergy safety policies and procedures.
• Ability to recognize hazards in the workplace and can 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 can enact change.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

Not specified.

Schedule

Not specified.