Engineering Assoc-Sr

About the Role

This position is within Transmission Configuration Management. This group works closely with Standards, Grids, Project Management and Construction, Capital Projects, Relay Settings, T-line Design, and Operations to maintain accurate Facility Ratings and database updates within the Asset Management System. Activities are related to routine, non-routine, and emergency restoration to support maintenance and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Performs a wide variety of engineering support activities in Transmission-related areas such as planning, maintenance, design, asset modeling, 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.
• Works with Engineers and/or managers within respective departments to review/finalize solutions.
• Supports activities to comply with applicable industry standards (i.e. NERC, SERC) and other utility regulations as required.
• With Engineer and/or management oversight, applies knowledge of engineering principles in evaluating alternatives, making decisions, and interpreting/employing applicable electrical codes, procedures, standards, processes, and policies.
• Assists with storm/emergency restoration efforts as necessary.

Requirements

• Minimum education: 2 or 4 year Associate/Technical Degree and minimum experience requirements.
• EA I: 5 years operational experience or minimum education requirements.
• EA II: 2 years' technical experience and a Technical Degree, or 10 years operational experience or minimum education requirements.
• Sr EA: 5 years of technical/design experience and Associate/Technical Degree, or 15 years operational experience.

Qualifications

• Good leadership & interpersonal skills along with strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to work in a team environment.
• 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 mitigate them.
• Self-motivated and dependable team player.
• Demonstrated acceptance of a diverse and inclusive work environment and customer base.
• Ability to recognize opportunities for process improvement and enact change.

Skills

• Preferred knowledge of Transmission line design.
• Understanding of electric power flow.
• Proficient technical expertise with computer software and database development.
• Skills in engineering analysis, problem solving, and condition assessment.

Location

Louisiana - New Orleans

Travel Percentage: Up to 25%