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<p><span style="font-size:12.0px"><b><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Job Title: </span></b><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Distribution Designer I - Senior Lead</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0px"><b><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Work Place Flexibility:</span></b><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"> Onsite </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0px"><b><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Legal Entity:</span></b><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"> Entergy Louisiana, LLC</span> </span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>**This requisition may be filled as a Distribution Designer I, II, III, Senior, or Sr. Lead depending on the candidate's qualifications and experience.**</strong></span></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE</strong></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Responsible for meeting with customers to determine electric needs and requirements. Design jobs to install, replace, or remove distribution facilities to support customer requests, reliability projects, or infrastructure improvement.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES</strong></p> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Primary responsibility will be to manage multiple distribution projects for new residential and commercial businesses. Includes meeting with customers to determine their service needs, design of overhead and underground line extensions, estimating costs, preparing construction drawings and coordinate construction commits.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Coordinate and lead pre-design and pre-construction meetings with internal and external stakeholders.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Perform engineering calculations to aid in planning and corrective measure projects (i.e., load studies, revenue justification, fault current, voltage drop, etc.).</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Provide leadership and technical support to local operations and contract compliance with regards to distribution design standards and practices to provide seamless service to customers and external constituents.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Aid local Right of Way agent with acquiring permits and ROW documents.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Assist with storm restoration efforts as needed both local and out of town leading and/or participating in damage assessment activities.</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS</strong></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> <strong>Designer I</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Requires one of the following –</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">a. Bachelor’s degree (any disciple) OR</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">b.2-year Technical Associates degree OR</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">c.1-year Electric Utility Distribution (or Transmission) Design experience OR</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">d.> 2 years of Electric Utility field operational experience (Transmission Line or Substation, Distribution Line or Service, Field Metering) OR</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Department Sr. Manager’s (or above) approval in lieu of all requirements</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Designer II</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Requires 2 years Electric Utility Distribution (or Transmission) Design experience AND</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">one of the following –</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">a. Bachelor’s degree (any disciple) OR</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">b.2-year Technical Associates degree OR</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">c.2 additional years Electric Utility Distribution (or Transmission) Design experience OR</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">d.> 2 years of Electric Utility field operational experience (Transmission Line or Substation, Distribution Line or Service, Field Metering) OR</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Department Sr. Manager’s (or above) approval in lieu of all requirements</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Designer III</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Requires 4 years Electric Utility Distribution (or Transmission) Design experience AND</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">One of the following –</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">a. Bachelor’s degree (any disciple) OR</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">b. 2-year Technical Associates degree OR</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">c. 2 additional years Electric Utility Distribution (or Transmission) Design experience OR</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">d. > 2 years of Electric Utility field operational experience (Transmission Line or Substation, Distribution Line or Service, Field Metering) OR</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Department Sr. Manager’s (or above) approval in lieu of all requirements</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Designer Sr</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Requires 6 years Electric Utility Distribution (or Transmission) Design experience AND</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">One of the following –</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">a. Bachelor’s degree (any disciple) OR</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">b. 2-year Technical Associates degree OR</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">c. 2 additional years Electric Utility Distribution (or Transmission) Design experience OR</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">d. > 2 years of Electric Utility field operational experience (Transmission Line or Substation, Distribution Line or Service, Field Metering) OR</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Department Sr. Manager’s (or above) approval in lieu of all requirements</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Designer Sr. Lead</strong></span></p> <p>1. Requires 8 years Electric Utility Distribution (or Transmission) Design experience AND<br>2. One of the following –<br>a. Bachelor’s degree (any disciple) OR 3. Department Sr. Manager’s (or above) approval in lieu of all requirements</p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Minimum knowledge, skills and abilities required of the position</strong></span></p> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Good interpersonal skills along with strong written and oral communication skills.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Good knowledge of personal computer operations and related software.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Basic theory of electricity. Ability to interpret construction drawings.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Ability to manage multiple activities and changing priorities.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Ability to work well under pressure.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Self-motivated and dependable team player.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Good math skills.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Familiar with National Electrical Safety Code and National Electrical Code.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Required to work safely and follow all Entergy safety policies and procedures.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Ability to recognize hazards in the workplace and mitigate the hazards.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Ability to maintain and care for Company equipment properly and safeguard assets.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Ability to meet the public in a pleasant and tactful manner and understand the importance of delivering a high level of customer service.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Demonstrated acceptance of a diverse and inclusive work environment and customer base.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Ability to recognize opportunities for process improvement.</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Any certificates, licenses, etc. required for the position</strong></span></p> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Must have valid driver's license and good driving record.</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong><em>"This position is designated as a Safety Sensitive position and is subject to mandatory pre-employment and random drug testing."</em></strong></span></p> <p> </p><h1><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><b>Primary Location:</b> <span tabindex="-1"><span tabindex="-1">Louisiana</span></span>-<span tabindex="-1"><span tabindex="-1">Jonesboro Louisiana : Jonesboro</span></span></span> <br> <span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><b>Job Function</b>: <span tabindex="-1"><span tabindex="-1">Corporate</span></span><br> <b>FLSA Status</b>: <span tabindex="-1"><span tabindex="-1">Exempt Ind</span></span></span> <br> <span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><b>Relocation Option:</b> <span tabindex="-1"><span tabindex="-1">No Relocation Offered</span></span><br> <b>Union description/code</b>: <span tabindex="-1"><span tabindex="-1"></span></span></span> <br> <span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><b>Number of Openings</b>: <span tabindex="-1"><span tabindex="-1">1</span></span><br> <b>Req ID:</b> <span tabindex="-1"><span tabindex="-1">123364</span></span><br> <b>Travel Percentage</b>:<span tabindex="-1"><span tabindex="-1">Up to 25%</span></span></span></span></h1> <p><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">An Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Vets. Please click <a href="https://jobs.entergy.com/content/EEO/?locale=en_US"><u>here</u> </a>to view the EEO page, or see statements below.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0px"><b>EEO Statement: </b>The Entergy System of Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. The Entergy System of Companies complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. <br> <br> The Entergy System of Companies expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of the Entergy System of Company employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0px"><b>Accessibility: </b>Entergy provides reasonable accommodations for online applicants. Requests for a reasonable accommodation may be made orally or in writing by an applicant, employee, or third party on his or her behalf. If you are an individual with a disability and you are in need of an accommodation for the recruiting process please click <b><u><a href="mailto:[email protected]?subject=Accessibility" target="_blank" title="here">here</a></u></b> and provide your name, contact number, the accommodation requested and the requisition number that you are requesting the accommodation for. Employee Services will contact you regarding your request.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0px"><b>Additional Responsibilities:</b> As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0px"><u><b><a href="https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf" target="_blank" title="Equal Opportunity">Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal</a></b></u></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0px">The non-confidential portions of the affirmative action program for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans shall be available for inspection upon request by any employee or applicant for employment. Please contact [email protected] to schedule a time to review the affirmative action plan during regular office hours.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><b>WORKING CONDITIONS: </b><br> As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.</span></span></p>