Engineer

Job Title:Engineer

Work Place Flexibility: Hybrid

Legal Entity:Entergy Operations Inc.-EOI

***This positon may be filled in any of our Louisiana Texas Arkansas or Mississippi service territories.***

***This position will be filled as anEngineer III or Senior based on qualifications and experience of the selected candidate***

Job Summary/Purpose

This position is a system-level individual contributor who provides system level support leadership and representation for the Distribution Asset Planning organization. This engineer takes on tasks that generally affect all of Distribution Planning or that are best handled by a single individual with a broad view of Distribution Planning and expertise with all of Distribution Plannings information repositories and tools. This position keeps the Distribution Planning team within compliance boundaries and seeks continuous improvement for the team through standardization process improvement and innovation.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

1. Plan and conduct independent engineering work requiring judgment in the evaluation selection application and adaptation of engineering techniques procedures and criteria. Devises new approaches to solving problems.
2. Direct and mentor junior staff and oversee the engineering work on multiple projects; to include design package development planning studies reliability analysis engineering standards development and system operations.
3. Represent Entergy as a technical expert within Department. Represents department in Standards discussions and/or utility practices as the industry evolves
4. Oversee pre-construction or construction activities of distribution line and substation facilities.
5. Work with subcontractors packages and equipment manufacturers and interface with clients on technical issues.
6. Manage the Distribution Planning project portfolio application Capital Project Tracker (CPTrac):
   • Act as gatekeeper for new users
   • Interface with application architect to update functionality and troubleshoot problems
   • Update and run the associated querying tool as requested

7. Manage the Substation Querying and Reporting Tool (SQRT):

   • Act as gatekeeper for new users
   • Interface with application architect to update functionality and troubleshoot problems
   • Update source impedance data regularly
   • Become expert in all SQRT capabilities

8. Manage the AMI Dashboard Tool (PowerBi)
   • Act as gatekeeper for new users
   • Monitor reports refresh schedules
9. Manage Synergi software for Distribution Planning needs:
   • Act as gatekeeper for new users
   • Submit requests for Batch Load model extracts
   • Sponsor tutorial sessions with DNV Synergi every other month
   • Create tutorial documents for complex processes
10. Assist with updating Distribution Planning Guidelines & Distribution Planning Calendar annually

Minimum Requirements

Minimum education required of the position

• Bachelors 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.
• Desired:Electrical Mechanical or Civil Engineering Degree

Minimum experience required of the position

• Engineer III -4 years experience in an engineering discipline(3 years with Masters Degree or FE)
• Engineer Sr - 6 years experience in an engineering disciplinewithout PE or PMP Certification (5 years with Masters Degree PE or PMP certification)

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.
• 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.
• 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.

Any certificates licenses etc. required for the position
Must have valid drivers license and good driving record.

Desired:FE/EIT certification PE license or PMP certification.

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Primary Location: Louisiana-Baton RougeLouisiana : Baton Rouge
Arkansas : Little Rock
Louisiana : New Orleans
Mississippi : Jackson
Texas : Beaumont
Texas : The Woodlands
Job Function: All Other Jobs
FLSA Status: Professional
Relocation Option: No Relocation Offered
Union description/code: NON BARGAINING UNIT
Number of Openings: 1
Req ID: 119375
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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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.