Job Details

Job Title

This position can be filled as an Engineer I, II, III or Sr (Utility), depending on the candidate's qualifications

Job Summary

Responsible for meeting with customers to determine electric needs and requirements. Performs a wide variety of planning, maintenance, and design engineering 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 and Responsibilities

Provide technical guidance to the Distribution Designers and local area line groups. Provide project management for all large projects including highway relocations, governmental projects, planned improvement and reliability projects. Review and recommend for approval electrical designs that meet customer needs, comply with company standards, and enhance the overall system performance and reliability. Participate in meetings with external customers, architects, developers, contractors, and government entities to communicate standards and guidelines. Perform engineering calculations to aid in planning and corrective measure projects. Assist with storm restoration efforts both local and out of town.

Minimum 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.
• Degrees in engineering technology (typically, Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, and Industrial) from a four-year accredited institution with PE may be considered.

Preferred:

Electrical Engineering Degree

Minimum experience required of the position:

• Engineer I - 0 to 2 years experience in an engineering discipline
• Engineer II - 2+ years experience in an engineering discipline.
• Engineer III - 4+ years experience in an engineering discipline.
• Engineer Sr - 6+ years experience in an engineering discipline.

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. 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 have the ability to 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 have the ability to enact change.

Primary Location:

Louisiana - Baton Rouge Louisiana : Baton Rouge

Job Function:

Engineering

FLSA Status:

Professional

Relocation Option:

No Relocation Offered

Union description/code:

Non-Bargaining Unit

Number of Openings:

1

Travel Percentage:

Up to 25%

An Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Vets.