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Entergy · 2 weeks ago

Construction Engineer I-Sr. (Utility)

Baton Rouge, LA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

2+ years exp

Entergy is a leading energy provider, and they are seeking a Construction Engineer I-Sr. (Utility) to manage the planning and execution of construction activities for capital projects. This role involves collaboration with project teams to ensure safety, cost efficiency, and adherence to schedules while overseeing contractors and managing project resources.

Electrical DistributionEnergyMarketingPower GridRetail TechnologyTrading Platform

No H1B

Responsibilities

Through the stage gate process, this role will be responsible for developing specific class estimates, scopes of work, construction management plans, outage plans, contract strategy, participate in design and constructability reviews, oversee contractors through execution of work, and ensuring all configuration and compliance management procedures are adhered to

Provide input to the development of a Project Execution Plan (PEP):

Support definition of project-specific work scope

Develop detailed construction plans including sequencing, target schedule dates and outage requirements

Define construction resource plans (contractor and/or internal)

Identify construction hazards / risks and associated mitigation plans (safety and/or environmental)

Estimate detailed construction costs

Support construction resource contracting efforts:

Provide input to annual contracting strategy

Assembled and lead construction bid events including development of bid packages / RFPs, host pre-bid meetings and communicate performance and safety expectations to potential contractors

Coordinate with Supply Chain partners to review proposals, perform evaluations and award contracts

Participate in engineering constructability review(s)

Provide and support field oversight to ensure safety expectations are met or exceeded

Promote a safe and healthy workplace both in the office environment and field. Lead pre-construction kick-off meeting(s) with construction resources

Perform quality assurance checks throughout construction to ensure all materials and construction practices are in accordance with Entergy’s Design and Construction specs / standards

Serve as a liaison between construction oversight and engineering / design to resolve any material procurement or design package issues; document lessons learned for continuous improvement

Provide detailed schedule forecasts, cost projections and/or project updates to all relevant stakeholders

Manage and track construction costs including submission of accruals and reviewing / approving invoices

Ensure schedule and financial performance targets are met or exceeded

Perform project close-out activities including contract completion, as-builts, etc

Track contractor cost and schedule performance. Work with contractors to develop recovery plans as needed

Manage contractors in alignment with contract terms. Review, validate, challenge, and process change orders

Ensure the integration of safety, reliability, operability, constructability, and configuration management practices into final products/designs/processes

Oversee distribution pre-construction or construction activities

Accountable for the resolution of technical engineering conflicts that affect cost, schedule quality or customer satisfaction

Work with other disciplines within the Distribution organization and other company business units to achieve stated goals

Assist with storm/emergency restoration efforts as necessary

Qualification

Construction managementProject Execution Plan (PEP)Estimating costsUtility construction experienceEngineering principlesRisk managementContract negotiationSafety awarenessProcess improvementPC operationsLeadership skillsInterpersonal skillsProblem-solving skillsCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Discipline (typically Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, and 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 II: at least 2 years of experience in an engineering discipline

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

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

Leads without formal authority

Demonstrates self-motivation; does not require direct supervision

Able to apply sound engineering and construction principles

Knowledgeable in estimating and developing scopes of work for RFPs

Ability to prepare and report jobs status to project stakeholders

Ability to plan ahead to prevent problems and resolve emerging ones

Ability to negotiate terms of contract agreements

Ability to analyze, manage, and mitigate risks

Ability to ensure construction standards/processes are properly utilized