Engineer I (Utility)

Job Title:Engineer I (Utility)

Work Place Flexibility: Onsite

Legal Entity:Entergy Operations Inc.-EOI

Job Summary/Purpose

This position acts as a subject matter expert in a program or system role in a technical discipline among peers within a department. This position works in conjunction with other engineering disciplines as well as craft employees and is responsible for developing design/ construction standards.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

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 problem.

Work within a team environment to create and maintain material specifications material standards and process in Utility Distribution. Current opening in the area associated with distribution apparatuses controls communication and metering. Future duties may be in other portions of the Design Basis group related to such items as overhead & underground construction Distributed Energy Resources distribution transformers or engineering support.

Persons in these roles are expected to:

• Represent Entergy as a technical expert within Industry
• Represents Entergy Power Delivery in Standards discussions and/or utility practices as the industry evolves
• Work with consultants and equipment manufacturers and interface with departments on technical issues.
• Leads the development of System/ Power Delivery processes and procedures.
• Change agent for achieving Power Delivery objectives.
• Provide guidance and coaching to other departments on engineering matters.

Minimum Requirements

Minimum education required of the position

Bachelors degree in Engineering discipline from a four-year accredited institution (typically Electrical Mechanical Civil and Chemical Industrial).

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

A strong preference for Electrical from four-year accredited institution.

Minimum experience required of the position

Engineer I: 0-2 years experience in an engineering discipline.

Minimum knowledge skills and abilities required of the position

Ability to work independently without day-to-day oversight ability to work within a team environment that may be geographically diverse and to lead small projects critical thinking and the ability to provide written reports supporting standards and the underlying philosophy. Good interpersonal skills along with strong written and oral communication skills. Good knowledge of Personal Computer operations

and related software. Basic theory of electricity. Ability to interpret construction drawings. Ability to manage multiple activities and changing priorities. Ability to recognize opportunities for process improvement.

Desired:

Knowledge of electrical distribution material.

Knowledge of electrical distribution construction practices.

Demonstrable understanding of the application of NEC NESC and / or other national codes and standards is a plus.

Any certificates licenses etc. required of the position

Must have valid drivers license

PE desired but not required.

Primary Location: Mississippi-GreenvilleMississippi : Greenville
Job Function: All Other Jobs
FLSA Status: Professional
Relocation Option: Level II
Union description/code: NON BARGAINING UNIT
Number of Openings: 1
Req ID: 121316
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 pre-employment 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 non-reimbursable.

In addition to EEI testing there is also Fit-for-Duty testing which will identify and assess the abilities and skills needed for certain jobs. If this position does require Fit-for-Duty 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.