Work Place Flexibility: Onsite 

Legal Entity: Entergy Mississippi, LLC 

JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE: 

Engineer Intern position will require the knowledge and ability to learn the appropriate electric distribution, transmission, and substation systems. 

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide support for the operation of the Switching/SCADA Desks in the TX Distribution Operations Centers.
• Work cross functionally between the DOC, TOC, Transmission, Networks, Construction, Resource Management, and Asset Planning groups to provide excellent customer service.
• Provide support for DOC dispatchers working Switching/SCADA desk.
• Coordinate planned and unplanned switching per System guidelines to maximize SAFETY of field personnel and minimize exposure and loss of service to Entergy’s customers.
• Write, check, and deliver planned, unplanned, and contingency switching orders to requester(s) in a timely manner.
• Monitor SCADA exception lists to ensure all alarms not cleared in a timely manner are followed up with Transmission and all abnormal devices are properly tagged.
• Demonstrate ongoing commitment to system reliability by identifying and reporting potential reliability issues.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum education required of the position

• Must be actively enrolled in a Bachelor's Degree program in the field of Electrical Engineering Discipline from a four-year accredited institution 
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher is required (on a 4.0 scale).

Minimum knowledge, skills and abilities required of the position

• Knowledgeable of engineering principles.
• Ability to understand and comply with procedures, programs, and standards in responsible area.
• 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.
• Familiar with National Electrical Safety Codes and National Electrical Code.
• 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.
• Ability to meet the public in a pleasant and tactful manner and understand the importance of delivering a high level of customer service.
• Demonstrated acceptance of an 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

• Must have valid driver's license and good driving record.

Primary Location: Mississippi-Jackson Mississippi : Jackson 
Job Function: Students / Early Careers
FLSA Status: Nonexempt 
Relocation Option: No Relocation Offered
Union description/code: NON BARGAINING UNIT 
Number of Openings: 1
Req ID: 120676
Travel Percentage:Up to 25%

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.

Accessibility: Entergy provides reasonable accommodations for online applicants. Requests for a reasonable accommodation may be made orally or in writing by an applicant, employee, or third party on his or her behalf. If you are an individual with a disability and you are in need of an accommodation for the recruiting process please click here and provide your name, contact number, the accommodation requested and the requisition number that you are requesting the accommodation for. Employee Services will contact you regarding your request.

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.

Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal

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.

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.