Job Title: Engineer III (Utility)

Work Place Flexibility: Onsite 

Legal Entity: Entergy Operations, Inc.-EOI 

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

JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE:
The Construction Engineer (CE) position within Distribution Capital Projects Construction organization is responsible for the safe and efficient planning, coordination, execution, final commissioning, and closeout of construction activities for all assigned capital projects while achieving cost and schedule certainty. Typical capital projects may involve the construction of new or upgrades to existing distribution lines, upgrades to distribution automation equipment, etc. with internal and external business drivers in both routine and non-routine / emergency environments.

This position is an integral part of a diverse project team consisting of Project Managers, Design Engineers, Right-of-Way (ROW) agents, Environmental, Operations Coordinators and other subject matter aspects as needed.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Through the stage gate process, this role will be responsible for developing specific class estimates, scopes of work, construction management plans, outage plans, contract strategy, participate in design and constructability reviews, oversee contractors through execution of work, and ensuring all configuration and compliance management procedures are adhered to.
• Provide input to the development of a Project Execution Plan (PEP):
  • Support definition of project-specific work scope.
  • Develop detailed construction plans including sequencing, target schedule dates and outage requirements.
  • Define construction resource plans (contractor and/or internal).
  • Identify construction hazards / risks and associated mitigation plans (safety and/or environmental).
  • Estimate detailed construction costs
• Support construction resource contracting efforts: 
  
  • Provide input to annual contracting strategy
  • Assembled and lead construction bid events including development of bid packages / RFPs, host pre-bid meetings and communicate performance and safety expectations to potential contractors.
  • Coordinate with Supply Chain partners to review proposals, perform evaluations and award contracts.
  • Participate in engineering constructability review(s).
  • Provide and support field oversight to ensure safety expectations are met or exceeded.
  • Promote a safe and healthy workplace both in the office environment and field.
    Lead pre-construction kick-off meeting(s) with construction resources.
  • Perform quality assurance checks throughout construction to ensure all materials and construction practices are in accordance with Entergy’s Design and Construction specs / standards. 
  • Serve as a liaison between construction oversight and engineering / design to resolve any material procurement or design package issues; document lessons learned for continuous improvement. 
  • Provide detailed schedule forecasts, cost projections and/or project updates to all relevant stakeholders. 
  • Manage and track construction costs including submission of accruals and reviewing / approving invoices. 
  • Ensure schedule and financial performance targets are met or exceeded. 
  • Perform project close-out activities including contract completion, as-builts, etc. 
  • Track contractor cost and schedule performance. Work with contractors to develop recovery plans as needed. 
  • Manage contractors in alignment with contract terms. Review, validate, challenge, and process change orders. 
  • Ensure the integration of safety, reliability, operability, constructability, and configuration management practices into final products/designs/processes. 
  • Oversee distribution pre-construction or construction activities. 
  • Accountable for the resolution of technical engineering conflicts that affect cost, schedule quality or customer satisfaction. 
  • Work with other disciplines within the Distribution organization and other company business units to achieve stated goals. 
• Assist with storm/emergency restoration efforts as necessary.
   

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Discipline (typically Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, and Industrial) from 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:

• Engineer II: at least 2 years of experience in an engineering discipline
• Engineer III: at least 4 years of experience in an engineering discipline
• Engineer Sr: at least 6 years of experience in an engineering discipline 
• Desired: Experience in utility construction.
   

Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Leads without formal authority. 
• Demonstrates self-motivation; does not require direct supervision. 
• Able to apply sound engineering and construction principles. 
• Knowledgeable in estimating and developing scopes of work for RFPs. 
• Ability to prepare and report jobs status to project stakeholders. 
• Ability to plan ahead to prevent problems and resolve emerging ones. 
• Ability to negotiate terms of contract agreements. 
• Ability to analyze, manage, and mitigate risks. 
• Ability to ensure construction standards/processes are properly utilized. 
• Exhibits leadership and interpersonal skills; demonstrates strong written and oral communication skills. 
• Excellent problem-solving skills. 
• Excellent construction 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.
• In depth understanding of utility regulation.
   

Any Certificates, Licenses, etc.:

• Must have valid driver's license and good driving record.
• Preferred: PMP, FE, and PE

Primary Location: Louisiana-Baton Rouge Louisiana : Baton Rouge || Louisiana : Jefferson || Louisiana : New Orleans 
Job Function: All Other Jobs
FLSA Status: Professional 
Relocation Option: No Relocation Offered
Union description/code: NON BARGAINING UNIT 
Number of Openings: 1
Req ID: 121635
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 number 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, http://www.eei.org/practicetests, 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.