Relay Field Ops Support Engineer

JOB SUMMARY

Performs a wide variety of planning, maintenance, design engineering, project management and construction, and operations activities related to routine, non‑routine, and emergency restoration duties. Project areas may include grid/system design, operations and maintenance, planning, asset management, reliability, computer applications, safety, and root cause failure analysis.

• Performs detailed engineering analysis in transmission‑related areas such as planning, maintenance, design, project management and construction, and operations.
• Uses 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.
• 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.
• Assists with storm/emergency restoration efforts as necessary.

Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree in engineering discipline (typically Electrical or Computer Engineering) from a four‑year accredited institution. Degrees in engineering technology (typically Electrical or Computer Engineering) from a four‑year accredited institution with PE may be considered.
Preferred: Electrical Engineering Degree.

Minimum Experience:

• 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.
• Preferred: at least 2 years of experience in an engineering discipline.

Minimum

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to apply engineering principles.
• Thorough understanding of procedures, programs, and standards in responsible area.
• 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.
• 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 recognize opportunities for process improvement and enact change.

• Proficiency in short‑circuit fault analysis and relay protection and controls.
• Strong technical knowledge in designing protection schemes and relay settings for transmission and distribution assets.

Preferred Certificates, Licenses, etc.: PE, FE

Primary

Location:

Jackson, Mississippi.
Job Function: Corporate.
FLSA Status: Professional.
Relocation Option: None.
Union description: NON‑BARGAINING UNIT.
Number of Openings: 1.
Req : 122889.
Travel Percentage: Up to 25%.

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