Entergy · 2 days ago
Engineer
Lake Charles, LA
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry, Mid, Senior Level
0+ years expEntergy is a leading energy company focused on providing reliable electricity to its customers. The Engineer role involves a wide variety of planning, analysis, and project-oriented engineering activities related to the electrical distribution system, ensuring capacity and risk mitigation in line with grid modernization strategies.
Electrical DistributionEnergyMarketingPower GridRetail TechnologyTrading Platform
No H1B
Responsibilities
Prepare and maintain the distribution five year plan and the Joint Transmission and Distribution component of the Transmission plan
Support Transmission Planning and Project Development on high-voltage project optimization
Serve as the Distribution Planning liaison to transmission project management, project design (Transmission and Distribution), and Asset Management Program Design
Provide technical support to distribution design engineers, operations, and managed accounts
Perform circuit coordination studies as required in concert with the distribution automation team
Maintain the SynerGi distribution system analysis model and run load flow analysis to proactively identify potential system issues and generate project proposals to address these modeled issues
Meet with large customers (internal and external) to determine electric needs, requirements, and ability to serve
Develop and maintain the Emergency/Contingency Switching Plans for the assigned area of responsibility
Work directly with customers proposing larger Distributed Generation additions to the system as the Distribution technical adviser
Participate in routine, non-routine, and emergency storm and outage event restoration duties
Monitor and maintain records of peak substation and circuit loads and perform annual load flow analysis with load forecasts for substation transformers, feeder circuits, and local loads
Perform annual overload, voltage, power factor and contingency studies
Develop and propose blanket and specific level substation and distribution normal load driven and N-1 contingency projects
Provide technical guidance to the Engineering Design Group, Operations and the Distribution Operations Center through the proactive development and maintenance of emergency/contingency switching plans
Provide project management for all planned improvements through the use of modeling, load tracking, and alternative analysis
Review and recommend for approval electrical system solutions that meet customer needs, comply with company standards and enhance the overall system performance and reliability
Participate in meetings with external customers, architects, developers, contractors and government entities to communicate standards and guidelines
Perform engineering calculations to aid in planning and corrective measure projects
Assist with storm restoration efforts, both local and out of town, 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
Qualification
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 - 0-1 year experience in an engineering discipline
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
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
Must have valid driver's license and good driving record
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering
Company
Entergy
At Entergy (NYSE: ETR), we power life.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.3B2025-03-17Post Ipo Equity· $1.3B
1985-05-03IPO
Leadership Team
Drew Marsh
Chair and Chief Executive Officer
John O. Hudson III
SVP, federal policy, regulatory and government affairs
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