Entergy · 2 weeks ago
Engineer, (Transmission Line Design)
New Orleans, LA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expEntergy is a leading energy provider, and they are seeking an Engineer in Transmission Line Design. This role involves leading engineering efforts in design and construction, ensuring quality deliverables, and acting as a liaison for large capital projects.
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Responsibilities
Plan and conduct independent engineering work requiring judgment in the evaluation, selection, application and adaptation of engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria. Devises new approaches to solving problems
Direct and mentor junior staff and oversee the engineering work on multiple projects; to include design package development, planning studies, reliability analysis, engineering standards development, and system operations
Represent Entergy as a technical expert within Industry. Represents Business Unit in Standards discussions and/or utility practices as the industry evolves
Work with consultants and equipment manufacturers and interface with departments on technical issues
Leads the development of System/ BU level processes and procedures
Change agent for achieving Business Unit objectives. Provide guidance and coaching to other departments on engineering matters
For very large capital projects, manages the engineering and technical contract consultants. Participates in contractor/vendor selection process with a specific goal of assessing engineering experience, competencies and capability. Assures that all firms solicited to provide engineering services are duly licensed in the state of the project. Assists Contractors and Vendors during design and construction to resolve technical inquiries, and interface issues. 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 the project. Coordinates with the Project Manager and project team to ensure that the contract requirements are applied during construction to achieve a 'fit for purpose' outcome
For very large capital projects, coordinates with the Project Team to ensure that design is executed in accordance with codes, specifications, schedules, and good engineering practice. Coordinates reporting and disposition of all RFIs. Contributes to the development of project deliverables as necessary during each step of the Stage Gate Process
For very large capital projects, serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Entergy in their respective focus area of responsibility: makes decisions during all stages of the transmission project development and execution associated with focus area including schedule and coordination of project deliverables, support during testing and commissioning, troubleshooting and assisting field personnel with analysis and mitigation techniques and ensuring installations and construction by internal and/or external contract partners are in accordance with Entergy Standards and Specifications
For very large capital projects, maintains drawings and design documents in conjunction with leadership. Performs and manages document reviews of drawings and specifications. Ensures all documents generated on the project are stored in designated repository at closeout. Follows change control process for any potential design changes. Reviews all vendor drawings and documents received during the execution of the project for conformance to the contract
For very large capital projects, participates in the inspection activities as agreed with the Contractor. Provides technical support during construction and start-up on an as needed basis. Assists Project Team with coordination of training of contract personnel
For specific focus areas with very large capital projects, the Sr Staff Engineer would be responsible for the above items plus the following in support of EPC capital projects: Relay Design focus area - responsibilities include approval of operational one-lines, panel layouts, AC and DC calculations, optical budget calculations, procurement of vendor equipment, and support during construction. Relay Settings & Configurations focus area - responsibilities include performing engineering design and project management work using knowledge of relay settings templates, RTU configurations, settings calculations sheets associated with Transmission Line Protection, Bus Protection, Capacitor Bank Protection, Power Transformer Protection, Auto Transformer Protection, and Medium Voltage Feeder Breaker standards, and CIP change management support
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Discipline from a four-year accredited institution
Degrees in Engineering Technology from a four-year accredited institution with PE may be considered
At least 8 years of experience
Knowledge of engineering fundamentals
Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology to transmission line and transmission/distribution substation design and construction
Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the design, construction or repair of transmission/distribution lines and substations
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 solution
Preferred
Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering is preferred particularly for the Relay Settings Design focus area
Desired: PE License
Company
Entergy
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