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Engineer (Metairie, Louisiana, United States) @ Entergy

Metairie, Louisiana, United StatesOnsiteFull-time
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<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 style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><b>**This position can be located at the Gretna, Destrehan, or Metarie office**</b></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span><b><u><span style="color:#3c3c3c">Job Summary/Purpose</span></u></b></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span><span style="color:#3c3c3c">Provides engineering support to Area Substation Supervisors and Field personnel. Performs a wide variety of protection and control mis-operation investigations, assisting field personnel with testing protection and control devices, calibrating relay test sets, design engineering, and operations activities related to routine, non-routine, and emergency restoration duties. Project areas may include identifying mis-operation mitigation plans, planning corrective actions, reliability, computer applications, and root cause failure analysis. Prior experience in Transmission Protection Systems, NERC PRC-005 regulations, or RTU/SCADA systems is preferred.<br> <br> <b><u>Job Duties/Responsibilities</u></b></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span><span style="color:#3c3c3c">Performs a wide variety of detailed engineering analysis in substation protection/control-related areas such as design, outage investigations, mitigation plans, documenting outage causes, identifying customer interruption trends, auditing SERC applicable asset maintenance, and use of engineering/technical principles, best practices, and knowledge of internal and external business issues to solve problems, develop cost-effective, technically sound solutions, and improve products or services. Applies knowledge of engineering principles in evaluating alternatives, making decisions, and interpreting/employing applicable electrical codes, procedures, standards, processes, and policies. Provides engineering and technical support to Area Substation Supervisors in the group’s day to day performance of diagnostic and preventive maintenance tasks and supports activities to comply with applicable industry standards (i.e., NERC, SERC) and other utility regulations, as required. Works with other disciplines within the Transmission organization and other company business units to achieve stated goals Assist with storm/emergency restoration efforts as necessary<br> <br> <b><u>Minimum Requirements</u></b></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span> </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span><b><span style="color:#3c3c3c">Minimum education required of the position</span></b></span></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span><span style="color:#3c3c3c">Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering Discipline (typically Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, and Industrial) from a four-year accredited institution. </span></span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span><span style="color:#3c3c3c">Degrees in engineering technology (typically, Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, and Industrial) from a four-year accredited institution with PE may be considered.</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span><b><span style="color:#3c3c3c">Desired: Electrical Engineering Degree</span></b></span></span></span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span><span style="color:#3c3c3c"> <br> <b>Minimum experience required of the position</b></span></span></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span><span style="color:#3c3c3c">Engineer II - 2+ years experience in an engineering discipline</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span><span style="color:#3c3c3c">Engineer III - 4+ years experience in an engineering discipline</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span><span style="color:#3c3c3c">Engineer Sr - 6+ years experience in an engineering discipline</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span><b><span style="color:#3c3c3c">Desired: Protection and Control experience with trouble-shooting, data analysis, causal determination and equipment testing.</span></b></span></span></span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span><span style="color:#3c3c3c"> <br> <b>Minimum knowledge, skills and abilities required of the position</b></span></span></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span><span style="color:#3c3c3c">Technical mastery of engineering principles</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span><span style="color:#3c3c3c">In-depth knowledge of procedures, programs, and standards in responsible area</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span><span style="color:#3c3c3c">Consistently drives for value in sound engineering decisions</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span><span style="color:#3c3c3c">Mentors other engineers and technical professionals</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span><span style="color:#3c3c3c">Good leadership skills</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span><span style="color:#3c3c3c">Good interpersonal skills along with strong written and oral communication skills </span></span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span><span style="color:#3c3c3c">Excellent math skills</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span><span style="color:#3c3c3c">Good knowledge of Personal Computer operations and related software</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span><span style="color:#3c3c3c">Ability to manage multiple activities and changing priorities</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span><span style="color:#3c3c3c">Ability to work well under pressure</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span><span style="color:#3c3c3c">Required to work safely and follow all Entergy safety policies and procedures</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span><span style="color:#3c3c3c">Ability to recognize hazards in the workplace and have the ability to mitigate the hazards</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span><span style="color:#3c3c3c">Demonstrated acceptance of a diverse and inclusive work environment and customer base</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span><span style="color:#3c3c3c">Ability to recognize opportunities for process improvement and have the ability to enact change</span></span></span></span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span> </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="color:#ffffff"><span style="font-size:8.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span>#LI-CH1</span></span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <h1><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Primary Location:</strong> Louisiana-Metairie Louisiana : DESTREHAN || Louisiana : Gretna || Louisiana : Metairie</span> <br><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Job Function</strong>: Corporate<br><strong>FLSA Status</strong>: </span> <br><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Relocation Option:</strong> Level II<br><strong>Union description/code</strong>: </span> <br><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Number of Openings</strong>: 1<br><strong>Req ID:</strong> 122737<br><strong>Travel Percentage</strong>:25% to 50%</span></span></h1> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><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:10.0pt"><strong>EEO Statement: </strong>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:10.0pt"><strong>Accessibility: </strong>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 <strong><u><a title="here" href="mailto:[email protected]?subject=Accessibility" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a></u></strong> 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:10.0pt"><strong>Additional Responsibilities:</strong> 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:10.0pt"><u><strong><a title="Equal Opportunity" href="https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/manual/fccm/2l-equal-opportunity-clauses-and-other-requirements/2l00-equal-opportunity" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Equal Opportunity</a></strong></u></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt">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:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>WORKING CONDITIONS: </strong><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> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">This position is designated as a Safety Sensitive position and is subject to mandatory pre-employment and random drug testing. </span></span></p>

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