Job Title: Power Development Project Engineer

Work Place Flexibility: Hybrid 

Legal Entity: Entergy Operations, Inc.-EOI 

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.

***This is a hybrid position reporting to the office 3 days a week and can be filled in The Woodlands, TX or New Orleans, LA.  Those outside those areas would need to relocate. Relocation assistance is available for this posting***

JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE:

Entergy is looking for a talented, experienced, and innovative Senior Project Engineer to be a part of the Power Development engineering team that will be driving innovation and technological advancements to enhance the reliability, affordability, and sustainability of our new power generation systems.

This position collaborates with key stakeholders to develop and maintain the company’s standards in engineering design for new generation plants (gas and renewables), energy storage projects, and other zero or low carbon technologies.  Applicant acts as liaison between the project management team and technical disciplines involved with projects and is the primary point of contact for the management and coordination of all technical aspects of utility scale renewable generation projects and thermal power plants. Ensures that engineering is complete, accurate and constructible for all elements of a project's scope. Oversees contractor's engineering performance and coordinates all contractor and owner's engineering interfaces in addition to ensuring projects are completed according to project construction drawings and in accordance with project specifications, schedule, quality and performance requirements. 

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manages the owner’s engineer and technical consultants of new generation projects in development or execution.
• Manages the review of engineering and design to assure compliance with the contract, permits, codes, and utility design standards and supports the operations and maintenance goals of projects in development and execution
• Supports and participates in the technical evaluation of project (solar, wind, battery, thermal powerplants, etc.) proposals to ensure conformance to Entergy’s technical standards.
• Participates in contractor/vendor selection process to ensure sufficient due diligence of their engineering experience, competencies, and capabilities.
• Assists contractor and vendors during design and construction to resolve technical queries (RFIs) and interface issues.
• Assists project team with coordination of training and orientation of start-up personnel.
• Ensures that the drawings and designs documents are organized and maintained in conjunction with Entergy’s requirements.
• Supports construction and start-up on an as needed basis.
• Coordinates with the project team to ensure that design of execution projects is executed in accordance with codes, specifications, schedules, and good engineering practice
• Contributes to the development of project deliverables as necessary during each step of the stage gate process 
• Supports/Leads cross-functional team consisting of internal Subject Matter Experts, Owners Engineers, EPC contractors and technical consultants from development of EPC contract through Permitting, Engineering, Construction, Commissioning and Closeout.
• Supports/Leads technical open book engineering review process with contractors during development of major projects and applies value engineering concepts to ensure projects are competitive.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum education required of the position:

Bachelor's degree in electrical, chemical, industrial, or mechanical engineering

Minimum experience required of the position:

Engineer Sr: 6+ years of professional experience. (5+ years with a BS with a FE, or a MS with a PE or PMP).

Desired:

• 3 years of experience in solar and/or energy storage, or 5 years of utility project experience.

• Experience with the design, construction, and execution of solar and battery projects
• Experience in the design or operation of utility scale power plants or transmission system.

Minimum knowledge, skills and abilities required of the position:

• Knowledge of engineering fundamentals.
• Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology to power generation this includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design of electrical power generating facilities
• Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of power generation facilities.
• Critical Thinking -- Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Complex Problem Solving -- Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Proficient written, verbal communication, and negotiation skills.
• Knowledge of applicable Codes and Standards
• Desired: 
  • Knowledge of SCADA and DAS systems
  • Experience using PVsyst and/or PEPSE or similar

Any certificates, licenses, etc. required for the position:

Desired: Professional Engineer license and/or PMP Certification

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Primary Location: Texas-The Woodlands Arkansas : Little Rock || Louisiana : New Orleans || Mississippi : Jackson || Texas : The Woodlands 
Job Function: Engineering
FLSA Status: Professional 
Relocation Option: No Relocation Offered
Union description/code: NON BARGAINING UNIT 
Number of Openings: 2
Req ID: 117841
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.

Entergy Pay Transparency Policy Statement: The Entergy System of Companies (the Company) will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Company’s legal duty to furnish information.  41 CFR 60-1.35(c). Equal Opportunity and Pay Transparency.

Pay Transparency Notice:

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision (dol.gov)

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.

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.