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Entergy · 8 hours ago

Engineer, I-Sr (Utility)

Cleveland, MS

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

6+ years exp

Entergy is a utility company that provides essential services and is seeking a Senior Engineer to perform a variety of analysis and project-oriented engineering activities related to electrical distribution systems. The role involves conducting protection and coordination studies, developing settings for protective devices, and providing technical support for distribution automation and emergency restoration efforts.

Electrical DistributionEnergyMarketingPower GridRetail TechnologyTrading Platform

No H1B

Responsibilities

Perform protection and coordination studies for new and existing distribution protective devices

Develop settings for new distribution protective devices and other equipment

Provide substation distribution settings recommendations

Develop distribution automation controller settings for self-healing networks

Support settings requests related to self-healing networks and review coordination of proposed new self-healing networks

Work with IT to get SCADA host edit sheets developed for Distribution devices and self-healing networks

Work with project managers to get Distribution devices and self-healing networks commissioned to SCADA

Support Distribution Automation relay field specialists on distribution protection standards and procedures

Assist reliability / field engineers with analyzing event data associated with protection and reliability impacts realized

Provide technical support to distribution design engineers, operations, and managed accounts

Work with Enterprise Planning and provide feedback on facility/feasibility studies performed for Distributed Generation customers

Participate in routine, non-routine, and emergency storm and outage event restoration duties

Role may also include cross-functional optimization with grid/system design, operations and maintenance, planning, asset management, reliability, computer applications, safety, and root cause failure analysis

Provide technical protection guidance to the Engineering Design Group, Operations and the Distribution Operations Center for emergency/contingency switching plans

Review and recommend for approval electrical system solutions that meet customer needs, comply with company standards and enhance the overall system performance and reliability

Assist with storm restoration efforts, typically by serving as a Scout or Lead Scout in the initial stages of a storm restoration and provide technical and operational support and/or crew leadership in the later stages of the event

Provide Distribution relay protection guidance for Capital Projects

Qualification

Electrical EngineeringProtection StudiesDistribution AutomationTechnical MasteryProject ManagementMath SkillsSafety AwarenessLeadership SkillsInterpersonal SkillsCommunication Skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Discipline (typically Electrical, Mechanical, Civil and Chemical, Industrial) from 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: 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

Technical mastery of engineering principles

In-depth knowledge of procedures, programs, and standards in responsible area

Consistently drives for value in sound engineering decisions

Mentors other engineers and technical professionals

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

Familiar with National Electrical Safety Codes and National Electrical Code

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

Ability to meet the public in a pleasant and tactful manner and understand the importance of delivering a high level of customer service

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

Ability to respond to significant outage restoration events that may require a significant amount of time away from home via both on system and off system responses