Student, Intern Construction Engineer Summer 2027

About the Role

This position will support efforts associated with the Grid Modernization deployment initiatives. Engineer positions will support distribution design/engineering of projects being implemented across the 5 Entergy operating companies. This will include all detailed scoping, engineering, and design activities from projects initiated by Asset Management, Distribution Planning, Distribution Automation, and Grid Modernization initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed scoping and engineering plans for projects.
• Ensure adherence to Grid Modernization standards to develop Scoping/Design/Engineering.
• Partner with subject matter experts for input into the scoping, including Project Management, DOC, Data Maintenance, Planning, Operations, and Transmission.
• Review and perform quality assurance for design deliverables (internal and external design).
• Audit design packages and construction jobs to ensure adherence to grid modernization standards.
• Assist the Right of Way group in securing permitting on an as-needed basis.
• Assist with required change management and roll out of new program development.
• Assist the distribution automation organization in implementing smart devices associated with Grid Mod Projects.
• Participate in industry technical knowledge sharing and best practices meetings with peer utilities.
• Accountable for the resolution of technical engineering conflicts that affect cost, schedule, quality, or customer satisfaction.
• Provide technical engineering expertise to respond to regulatory bodies.
• Ensure the integration of safety, reliability, operability, constructability, and configuration management practices into final products/designs/processes.
• Develop processes and tools to improve project cost, cycle time, and quality.
• Coordinate switching orders necessary to facilitate Grid Modernization projects.

Requirements

• 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.
• Minimum GPA of 2.8 on a 4.0 scale.

Qualifications

• Technical mastery of engineering principles.
• In-depth knowledge of procedures, programs, and standards in the 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.
• Ability to recognize hazards in the workplace and mitigate them.
• Demonstrated acceptance of a diverse and inclusive work environment and customer base.
• Ability to recognize opportunities for process improvement and enact change.

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.

Location: Texas - The Woodlands, Conroe, Cleveland, Houston, New Caney

Travel Percentage: Up to 25%

Workplace Flexibility: Onsite

Legal Entity: Entergy Services, LLC