Senior Power Development Project Engineer 117841

Job Title:Senior Power Development Project Engineer

Work Place Flexibility: Hybrid

Legal Entity:Entergy Operations

Please note:Authorization to work in the United States is a precondition to employment in this position. Entergy will not sponsor candidates for work visas for this position.

***This is a hybrid position reporting to the office 3 days a week and can be filled in The Woodlands TX or New Orleans LA. Those outside those areas would need to relocate. Relocation assistance is available for this posting***

JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE:

Entergy is looking for a talented experienced and innovative Senior Project Engineer to be a part of the Power Development engineering team that will be driving innovation and technological advancements to enhance the reliability affordability and sustainability of our new power generation systems.

This position collaborates with key stakeholders to develop and maintain the companys standards in engineering design for new generation plants (gas and renewables) energy storage projects and other zero or low carbon technologies. Applicant acts as liaison between the project management team and technical disciplines involved with projects and is the primary point of contact for the management and coordination of all technical aspects of utility scale renewable generation projects and thermal power plants. Ensures that engineering is complete accurate and constructible for all elements of a projects scope. Oversees contractors engineering performance and coordinates all contractor and owners engineering interfaces in addition to ensuring projects are completed according to project construction drawings and in accordance with project specifications schedule quality and performance requirements.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manages the owners engineer and technical consultants of new generation projects in development or .
• Manages the review of engineering and design to assure compliance with the contract permits codes and utility design standards and supports the operations and maintenance goals of projects in development and
• Supports and participates in the technical evaluation of project (solar wind battery thermal powerplants etc. proposals to ensure conformance to Entergys technical standards.
• Participates in contractor/vendor selection process to ensure sufficient due diligence of their engineering experience competencies and capabilities.
• Assists contractor and vendors during design and construction to resolve technical queries (RFIs) and interface issues.
• Assists project team with coordination of training and orientation of startup personnel.
• Ensures that the drawings and designs documents are organized and maintained in conjunction with Entergys requirements.
• Supports construction and startup on an as needed basis.
• Coordinates with the project team to ensure that design of projects is executed in accordance with codes specifications schedules and good engineering practice
• Contributes to the development of project deliverables as necessary during each step of the stage gate process
• Supports/Leads crossfunctional team consisting of internal Subject Matter Experts Owners Engineers EPC contractors and technical consultants from development of EPC contract through Permitting Engineering Construction Commissioning and Closeout.
• Supports/Leads technical open book engineering review process with contractors during development of major projects and applies value engineering concepts to ensure projects are competitive.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum education required of the position:

Bachelors degree in electrical chemical industrial or mechanical engineering

Minimum experience required of the position:

Engineer Sr:6 years of professional experience. 5 years with a BS with a FE or a MS with a PE or PMP).

Desired:

• 3 years of experience in solar and/or energy storage or 5 years of utility project experience.

• Experience with the design construction and of solar and battery projects
• Experience in the design or operation of utility scale power plants or transmission system.

Minimum knowledge skills and abilities required of the position:

• Knowledge of engineering fundamentals.
• Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology to power generation this includes applying principles techniques procedures and equipment to the design of electrical power generating facilities
• Knowledge of materials methods and the tools involved in the construction or repair of power generation facilities.
• Critical Thinking Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Complex Problem Solving Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Proficient written verbal communication and negotiation skills.
• Knowledge of applicable Codes and Standards
• Desired:
  • Knowledge of SCADA and DAS systems
  • Experience using PVsyst and/or PEPSE or similar

Any certificates licenses etc. required for the position:

Desired:Professional Engineer license and/or PMP Certification

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Primary Location: TexasThe WoodlandsArkansas : Little Rock
Louisiana : New Orleans
Mississippi : Jackson
Texas : The Woodlands
Job Function: Engineering
FLSA Status: Professional
Relocation Option: No Relocation Offered
Union description/code: NON BARGAINING UNIT
Number of Openings: 2
Req ID: 117841
Travel Percentage:Up to 25

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Additional Responsibilities: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.

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EEI Testing:

One way that Entergy has found to identify and assess the abilities and skills needed for certain jobs is through preemployment testing. If this position does require an EEI test the type of test will be located under the qualifications section of the job posting. If you are invited to a test session we strongly recommend you review and complete the practice test as well as review the testing brochure for your respective test. The test brochure will give you critical information on the test such as time allocated and numberof questions. Also keep in mind that the actual test is timed; you should practice timing yourself while doing the practice tests. The practice test information and test brochures can be located by going to the EEI website Logon ID: entergy password: practice test 2 words).Travel expenses incurred in connection with EEI testing are nonreimbursable.

In addition to EEI testing there is also FitforDuty testing which will identify and assess the abilities and skills needed for certain jobs. If this position does require FitforDuty testing the type of test will be located under the qualifications section of the job posting.

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.

Please note: Authorization to work in the United States is a precondition to employment in this position. Entergy will not sponsor candidates for work visas for this position.