Transmission Line Design Engineer

PS Job Title: Engineer I (Trans)

Work Place Flexibility: Onsite 

Legal Entity: Entergy Services, LLC 

**While New Orleans, LA is the preferred location, the hiring team is open to considering candidates based in other areas within Entergy’s service territory, including Baton Rouge, Jackson, Little Rock, and The Woodlands.**

**This position can be filled as an Engineer I, II, III or Sr based on the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate.**

**This posting will be used to fill multiple vacancies.**

Job Summary/Purpose

This position is responsible for the design of transmission lines which includes the following: routing, permitting, dynamic monitoring, analyzing and optimizing structures, structure spotting, conductor selection, fiber optic utilization, incorporating foreign attachments, and foundation analysis.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

This position is responsible for the design of transmission lines which includes the following: routing, permitting, dynamic monitoring, analyzing and optimizing structures, structure spotting, conductor selection, fiber optic utilization, incorporating foreign attachments, and foundation analysis. Applicant will work in a team environment and be responsible for defining scopes, developing cost estimates, material procurement, producing construction packages, analyzing line clearances, line model and documentation database management, incorporation of as-built documentation, attending onsite project meetings, and supporting projects through construction. Applicant will also be responsible for supporting process improvement and continuous improve efforts. Applicant will interface with multiple internal work groups including Substation, Distribution, Relay, Relay Setting, Transmission Planning, Project Management, Asset Management, Environmental, Documentation/Configuration Management, as well as external customers. Good organizational and communication skills are required. Being a Team Player with good decision making skills is a necessity.

Minimum Requirements

Minimum education required of the position

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering Discipline (typically Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, and Industrial) from a 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.

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.
• 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

Sr Level - EIT OR Graduate Level Engineering Degree OR MBA preferred.

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Primary Location: Louisiana-New Orleans Louisiana : New Orleans || Arkansas : Little Rock || 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: 5
Req ID: 125408
PS Job Title: Engineer I (Trans) 
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.

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.