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Entergy · 1 day ago

Substation Design Engineer

New Orleans, LA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry, Mid, Senior Level

0+ years exp

Entergy is a prominent energy provider, seeking a Substation Design Engineer to perform a variety of engineering tasks related to high voltage utility substations. The role involves engineering analysis, project management, and compliance with industry standards, while supporting storm and emergency restoration efforts.

Electrical DistributionEnergyMarketingPower GridRetail TechnologyTrading Platform

No H1B

Responsibilities

Performs a wide variety of detailed engineering analysis in Transmission-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 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

Perform engineering activities associated with the physical design of high voltage utility substations, including: developing the site and buswork layouts, grounding, foundations, equipment drawings, etc. for internal substation related projects

Work in a team environment to develop detailed engineering scope documents from a high-level functional document. This includes preparing cost and time estimates as needed

Perform various substation design related analyses including substation ground grid analysis, lightning protection analysis, and bus fault analysis

Specify devices and equipment to be used in the design and construction of substation assets

Order and track the substation material and ensure timely delivery to appropriate staging areas

Oversee substation design contractor activities and perform thorough quality reviews of their design packages

Provide technical support during construction and commissioning of substation assets

Work with Design Basis and industry committees to develop and maintain substation design standards

Qualification

Substation design engineeringTransmission utility experienceEngineering principlesElectrical codesProject managementMath skillsPersonal Computer operationsProcess improvementLeadership skillsInterpersonal skillsWritten communicationOral communication

Required

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

Engineer I: 0 - 2 years of experience in an engineering discipline

Engineer II: at least 2 - 4 years of experience in an engineering discipline

Engineer III: at least 4 - 6 years of experience in an engineering discipline

Engineer Sr: at least 6 years of experience in an engineering discipline

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