Job Title: Engineering Assoc-Sr
PS Job Title: Engineering Assoc-Sr (Trans)
Work Place Flexibility: Onsite
Legal Entity: Entergy Services, LLC
This position will be filled between a Engineering Associate I, II or SR dependent upon qualificaitons
PURPOSE
This position is within Transmission Configuration Management. This group works closely with Standards, Grids, Project Management and Construction, Capital Projects, Relay Settings, T-line Design, and Operations to maintain accurate Facility Ratings and database updates within the Asset Management System. Activities are related to routine, non-routine, and emergency restoration to support maintenance and compliance requirements.
JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
Performs a wide variety of engineering support activities in Transmission-related areas such as planning, maintenance, design, asset modeling, project management and construction and operations.
Uses engineering/technical principles, best practices, and knowledge of internal and external business issues to solve problems, develop cost-effective, technically sound solutions, and improve products or services.
Works with Engineers and/or managers within respective departments to review/finalize solutions.
Supports activities to comply with applicable industry standards (i.e. NERC, SERC) and other utility regulations as required.
With Engineer and/or management oversight, applies knowledge of engineering principles in evaluating alternatives, making decisions, and interpreting/employing applicable electrical codes, procedures, standards, processes, and policies.
Assist with storm/emergency restoration efforts as necessary.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Minimum education required of the position
2 or 4 year Associate/Technical Degree and minimum experience requirements.
Minimum experience required of the position
EA I: 5 years operational experience or minimum education requirements.
EA II: 2 years' technical experience and a Technical Degree, or 10 years operational experience or minimum education requirements.
Sr EA: 5 years of technical/design experience and Associate/Technical Degree, or 15 years operational experience.
Preferred:
Knowledge of Transmission line design.
Understanding of electric power flow.
Proficient technical expertise with computer software and database development.
Skills in engineering analysis, problem solving and condition assessment.
Minimum knowledge, skills and abilities required of the position
Good leadership & interpersonal skills along with strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to work in a team environment.
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.
Self-motivated and dependable team player.
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.
An Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Vets. Please click here to view the EEO page, or see statements below.
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.
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The non-confidential portions of the affirmative action program for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans shall be available for inspection upon request by any employee or applicant for employment. Please contact HRCompliance@entergy.com to schedule a time to review the affirmative action plan during regular office hours.
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.
At Entergy (NYSE: ETR), we power life. More than 100 years ago, our founder Harvey Couch started this company with a handshake, some sawdust and a vision. Couch wanted to bring safe, affordable, reliable energy to the Middle South – energy that would power the lives of people and communities.
Today, we own and operate one of the cleanest large-scale U.S. power generating fleets including more than five gigawatts of carbon-free nuclear capacity, a fleet of highly efficient gas resources, and a fast-growing portfolio of renewable resources.
The nearly 12,000 men and women of Entergy deliver electricity and gas services to 3 million utility customers in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas, generating annual GAAP revenues of $13.8 billion. Headquartered in New Orleans, we continue to play a driving role in the economic growth of the Gulf South.
Our work matters. That’s been true for more than 100 years. And as we look to the next century, we remember the constant that bridges our past and future: We Power Life.
Fast Facts:
Entergy currently has a 90% rating on the 2022 Corporate Equality Index released by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. This score places Entergy among the top energy and utility companies in the survey.
With roots in the Gulf South region for more than a century, Entergy is a recognized leader in corporate citizenship, delivering more than $100 million in economic benefits to local communities through philanthropy and advocacy efforts annually over the last several years.
With a total of 44 awards from EEI for its restoration and mutual-assistance work, Entergy remains the only utility company to have won either EEI's Recovery or Assistance Award, or both, every year since the awards began in 1998.
