Sr-Sr Lead Engineer or Sr-Sr Lead Technical Support Specialist (Solar Power Generation)

Job Title:Sr-Sr Lead Engineer or Sr-Sr Lead Technical Support Specialist (Solar Power Generation)

Work Place Flexibility: Hybrid

Legal Entity:Entergy Services LLC

**This position may be filled by an Engineer Sr. Sr. Lead or Technical Support Specialist Sr. -Sr Lead based up on the candidates experience**

Job Summary/Purpose:

Entergy Solar Power Generation is seeking a skilled and motivated Solar Electrical Engineer/ Tech Support Specialist to join our engineering & technical support (ETS) team to lead and provide engineering services and expert technical oversight for utility sized solar plants. The successful candidate will be responsible for the electrical design analysis and implementation of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems across the utility-scale solar addition provide support to maintenance and operations across a fleet of solar sites to insure safe efficient and reliable operations. Develops and implements programs standards procedures and processes to establish and maintain a comprehensive maintenance program.This is a key role in ensuring the efficiency safety and regulatory compliance of our solar installations.

Technical Responsibilities:

• Design and review electrical systems for utility-scale solar photovoltaic PV projects (DC and AV power systems)
• Develop single-line diagrams wiring layouts and equipment specifications.
• Develop and implements preventive maintenance (PM) program to ensure all power distribution systems receive proper maintenance at set intervals.
• Perform load flow short circuit grounding arc flash and protection coordination studies via ETAP program.
• Select and size electrical and controls components such as solar combiners inverters transformers switchgear conductors and protective devices.
• Coordinate and support interconnections with grid in load dispatch and compliance coordination processes.
• Collaborate with civil and mechanical engineers project managers and contractors.
• Conduct site assessments and provide technical support during construction commissioning and operations.
• Ensure compliance with NERC SERC IEEE NFPA and other applicable industry codes and standards.
• Review and approves plant modifications (PMOD) to correct equipment deficiencies and perform upgrades to improve safety and reliability of solar systems
• Maintain configuration control documentation to reflect field as builds and prepare technical reports for stakeholders.

Primary Functions & Responsibilities:

• Be part of a professional and experienced team that provides technical support to Entergys solar power generation fleet
• Make decisions that have significant day-to-day impact to technical aspects of AC DC systems that includes solar combiners inverters transformers switchgear conductors and protective devices.
• Subject Matter Expert in power plant electrical systems and equipment
• Mentor plant staff in electrical and other technical areas
• Provide assistance to plant sites with technical issues related to electrical equipment
• Provide onsite and remote support for equipment planned maintenance and troubleshooting
• Evaluate/qualify electrical equipment suppliers from a technical standpoint
• Develop and make recommendations to maximize reliability of solar generation fleet
• Perform detailed equipment failure root cause analyses troubleshooting and quality control
• Perform review of trip coordination of solar plant equipment and provide recommendations

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum education required of the position

• B.S. Degree in Engineeringfrom an institution with a certified Engineering curriculum (Other disciplines considered depending on experience of individual)
• Or Solar equipment minimum 6 yearsapplicable exp.

Minimum experience required of the position

• Sr Engineer: at least 6 - 8 years of applicable and progressive experience
• Sr. Lead Engineer: at least 8 - 10 years of applicable and progressive experience
• Sr Technical Support Specialist6 - 8 years of applicable and progressive experience
• Sr. Lead Technical Support Specialist Sr.: at least 8 - 10 years of applicable and progressive experience
  • Desired: Power Generation experience preferred or other industrial experience with boiler and turbine operation

Desired experiences considered applicable:

• Field service engineering experience with OEMs
• Military experience such as Navy training
• Operations and maintenance experience with an electric utility company
• Design experience with an OEM
• Operations and maintenance experience with another heavy industry where similar equipment to utility equipment is used

Knowledge and Skills:

• Needs to have a solid working knowledge of LV and MV AC DC power distribution systems and switchyard electrical instrumentation and controls
• Needs to have thorough knowledge and understanding with solar PV equipment including solar combiners inverters transformers switchgear conductors and protective devicesengineering and design as well as the maintenance of the solar equipment
• Needs to have knowledge and understanding of the code requirements regarding design and repair of electrical equipment Must have the interpersonal and communication skills necessary to develop relationships with the customer other technical personnel and Plant Operations senior management and promote an atmosphere of mutual trust and respect
• Must have the necessary business and economic skills to provide decision making support to the plants and senior management of Plant Operations
• Must have the necessary computer skills to effectively use the corporate computer tools provided as our standard tool set and standard computer software for complex analysis and problems solving

Any certificates licenses etc. required for the position

• None

Primary Location: Texas-The WoodlandsTexas : Woodlands
Arkansas : Batesville
Arkansas : El Dorado
Arkansas : Little Rock
Louisiana : Lake Charles
Louisiana : Monroe
Louisiana : New Orleans
Mississippi : Jackson
Texas : Beaumont
Job Function: Engineering
FLSA Status: Professional
Relocation Option: No Relocation Offered
Union description/code: NON BARGAINING UNIT
Number of Openings: 1
Req ID: 122473
Travel Percentage:25% to 50%

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EEO Statement:The Entergy System of Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin age disability genetic information marital status amnesty or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal state and local laws. The Entergy System of Companies complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including but not limited to recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.

The Entergy System of Companies expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race color religion sex gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin age genetic information disability or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of the Entergy System of Company employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.

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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.

Equal Opportunity

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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 Pre-employment Testing: of 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 numberLogon 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.