Engineer (Utility)

at  Entergy Corporation

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED OF THE POSITION

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering Discipline (typically Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, 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.
• Desired - Electrical or Mechanical Engineering Degree

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED OF THE POSITION

• Engineer II - 2+ years experience in an engineering discipline.
• Engineer III - 4+ years experience in an engineering discipline.
• Engineer Sr - 6+ years experience in an engineering discipline.
• Preferred: Planning, Field, or Reliability engineering experience

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED OF THE POSITION

Demonstrated ability to apply engineering principles. Thorough understanding of procedures, programs, and standards in responsible area. Consistently demonstrates good engineering judgment. 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 to mitigate the hazards. Demonstrated acceptance of a diverse and inclusive work environment and customer base. Ability to recognize opportunities for process improvement and enact change.

JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE

Asset Management engineers fundamentally manage programs for all distribution assets. Including, but not limited to, Poles, Equipment Maintenance (reclosers, regulators, capacitors, transformers, etc.) Underground Maintenance, Underground Inspection, Overhead Maintenance, Overhead Inspection, Reliability, Outage Causal Analysis, and other similar programs. The Engineer also will work closely with Planning Engineering, Design Engineering, Standards Engineering, Financial Business Partners and construction/operations activities (routine, non-routine, and emergency restoration duties).

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs a wide variety of detailed engineering analysis to aid in distribution-related areas such as planning, maintenance, design, project management and construction, and operations.
• 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.
• Applies knowledge of engineering principles in evaluating alternatives, making decisions, and interpreting/employing applicable electrical codes, procedures, standards, processes, and policies.
• Supports activities to comply with applicable Distribution industry standards and best practices and other utility regulations, as required.
• Works with other disciplines within the Distribution organization and other company business units to achieve stated goals.
• Assist with storm/emergency restoration efforts as necessary.