Job Title: T-Line Engineer II - Sr--(Trans) Design Basis
Work Place Flexibility: Onsite
Legal Entity: Entergy Services, LLC
* These positions will be filled as an Engineer II, III or Sr. based on the qualifications and experience of the selected candidates. *
PURPOSE:
This position is in the Transmission Design Basis Department, providing technical leadership, standards development, and engineering guidance specifically for Transmission Line assets. The Transmission Line Engineer works with Design Engineering, Asset Management, Construction, Procurement, vendors, and field personnel to establish and maintain line‑related standards, design basis documents, templates, and construction guidance supporting safe, reliable, and cost‑effective transmission line infrastructure.
JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Perform review and analysis of transmission line standards issues identified by engineering teams, construction, and field operations.
Recommend solutions and lead cross‑functional teams to reach consensus on updates to line design standards, structure libraries, plan & profile documentation, and material specifications.
Develop subject matter expertise on transmission line standard drawings, loading criteria, PLS-CADD structure libraries, conductor/OPGW specifications, and application philosophies.
Create and revise standard documents, catalog IDs, stock codes, and standard drawings specifically for transmission line assets.
Review vendor drawings and technical specifications for structures, foundations, conductor systems, hardware, and other line components.
Maintain the Transmission Design Basis SharePoint site and ensure current versions of line standards, guidance documents, and engineering directives are available.
Apply engineering principles, industry standards (ASCE, NESC, IEEE), and internal design practices to develop high‑quality, cost‑effective line design guidance.
Support engineering design, construction, and maintenance activities by providing technical interpretation of design basis documents and standards.
Support compliance activities related to industry standards and reliability organizations (NERC, SERC) where line assets are involved.
Participate in and support technical consortia, research groups, and universities on topics relevant to transmission line engineering and standards development.
Conduct change‑management sessions for stakeholders on updates to line standards or lessons learned from design and construction activities.
Assist with storm/emergency restoration by providing engineering support as necessary.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum Education:
Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline (typically Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, 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
Preferred Bachelor’s and/or master’s degree in Electrical Engineering from a four-year accredited institution
Minimum Experience:
Engineer II: At least 2 years of experience in an engineering discipline
Engineer III: At least 4 years of experience in an engineering discipline
Sr. Engineer: At least 6 years of experience in an engineering discipline
Preferred At least 3 years of TLine Design, Asset Management, Construction, or other related technical engineering experience
Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Demonstrate ability to apply engineering and design principles
Understand construction methods and techniques, project management techniques, and applications of various engineering design
Mastery of relevant processes and policies, and excellent design skills
Consistently demonstrates good judgment
Good interpersonal skills along with strong written and oral communication skills
Proficiency with PC tools; PLSCADD experience highly preferred.
Basic theory of electricity
Strong understanding of transmission line engineering principles (line loading, clearances, structure analysis, conductor behavior).
Ability to interpret line plan & profile drawings, structure drawings, and construction packages.
Ability to manage multiple activities and changing priorities.
Ability to work well under pressure.
Self-motivated and dependable team player.
Good math skills.
Required to work safely and follow all Entergy safety policies and procedures.
Ability to recognize hazards in the workplace and possess accountability to mitigate the hazards.
Ability to maintain and care for Company equipment properly and safeguard assets.
Demonstrated acceptance of a diverse and inclusive work environment and customer base.
Ability to recognize opportunities for process improvement.
Knowledgeable in MS Office software (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
Any Certificates, Licenses, etc.:
Engineer II – III: None.
Sr. Engineer: EIT or Graduate Level Engineering Degree or MBA.
Preferred
PE certification in State of LA
EIT
PMP certification
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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.
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