Engineer, -Sr; Utility

Job Summary / Purpose

Responsible for performing a wide variety of analysis and project-oriented engineering activities related to ensuring proper device coordination and protection for distribution devices; self-healing networks and other automated transfer schemes; and risk mitigation within the electrical distribution system.

Engineer, I‑Sr (Utility)

Onsite

Entergy Services, LLC

• 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.

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

• 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 mitigate them.
• 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…