Work Place Flexibility: Onsite 

Legal Entity: Entergy Services, Inc.-ESI (OLD) 

** The nature of this position is "on-site" but may be domiciled in either New Orleans, LA, or Jackson, MS. **

JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE:
Performs a variety of engineering support for Grid and Construction groups which includes routine maintenance, non-routine maintenance, and emergency restoration activities. This position is classified as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Transmission ground grid and medium voltage switch gear. It will also serve as a back resource for other substation major apparatus equipment such as transformer, breakers, and switches. This SME will work with other SMEs to lead in their specific area to review maintenance test results, interprets and provides guidance on procedure updates, supports continuous improvements to automate internal processes, and determine root cause analysis for equipment that may fail.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs a wide variety of engineering support for Grid and Construction groups as a Subject Matter Expert of specific Transmission physical equipment. 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.
• Reviews maintenance results and equipment issues then applies knowledge of engineering principles in evaluating equipment performance, making decisions, and interpreting/employing applicable electrical codes, procedures, standards, processes, and policies.
• Supports activities to comply with applicable industry standards (i.e., NERC, SERC) and other utility regulations, as required.
• Works with other disciplines within the Transmission 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,) 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: Electrical Engineering Degree

Minimum Experience:

• Engineer I: 0 - 2 years of experience in an engineering discipline
• Engineer II: 2 - 4 years of experience in an engineering discipline
• Engineer III: 4 - 6 years of experience in an engineering discipline
• Engineer Sr.: 6 + years of experience in an engineering discipline
• Preferred: at least 5 years of experience in an engineering discipline

Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to apply engineering principles.
• Thorough understanding of 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.
• 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.

• None
• Preferred: PE, FE

Primary Location: Louisiana-Metairie Louisiana : New Orleans || Louisiana : Metairie 
Job Function: Professional
FLSA Status: Professional 
Relocation Option:
Union description/code: NON BARGAINING UNIT 
Number of Openings: 1
Req ID: 118899
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.

Equal Opportunity

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.