Dist Designer Helper - Distribution Designer, Sr. (NP

Distribution Designer Helper
- Distribution Designer, Sr. (NP)

Job Title:

Distribution Designer Helper
- Distribution Designer, Sr. (NP) Work Place Flexibility:
Onsite Legal Entity:
Entergy Louisiana, LLC

Distribution Designer Helper

Job Qualifications:

Under Class 2 and/or 3 supervision, unless otherwise noted below, and following specific instructions as to methods and working details must be able to perform the more elementary drafting, prepare dimension drawings, prepare routine simple estimates, keep map and operating records, and be qualified to do the following and related work in the department to which he is assigned:
Under Class 1, become familiar with meeting regularly with external/internal customers to discuss and determine specific requirements to provide service in each situation and negotiate facilities layout, point of service, and proposed service date using the most efficient and cost effective method of meeting the customer's needs while adhering to existing codes, standards and policies, as related to his work.

Under Class 1, learn to conduct field investigations; evaluate possible service alternatives, determine the appropriate standards and/or specifications; prepare accurate construction drawings and material/labor estimates; interpret customer survey plats; assist in engineering calculations, tables, layouts, studies, and reports, as related to his work. Learn and become proficient in designing overhead primary and secondary facilities. Examples:
Pole jobs, Internal jobs, and Revenue (miscalls). Become familiar with communicating and/or negotiating right of way easements and/or permits and determine right of way clearing needs. Learn to prepare and secure appropriate right of way documents and drawings in accordance with Entergy Standards. Learn to communicate and coordinate assigned projects with all Entergy departments and appropriate personnel. Approve, release, and assist/create project designs when authorized.

Follow and adhere to all Entergy safe work practices/policies, which include attending and participating in daily/monthly safety meetings

Distribution Designer
- Sr.

Job Qualifications:

Under Class 3 supervision with some latitude for planning or laying out of working details, must be able to perform responsible work in connection with drafting technical work in field or office, prepare dimension drawings, prepare estimates, keep map and operating records, and be qualified to do the following and related work in the department to which assigned:
1. Meet regularly with external/internal customers to discuss and determine specific requirements to provide service in each situation and negotiate facilities layout, point of service, and proposed service date using the most efficient and cost effective method of meeting the customer's needs.
2. Conduct field investigations: evaluate possible service alternatives, determine the appropriate standards and/or specifications; prepare accurate construction drawings and material/labor estimates; interpret customer survey plats; assist in engineering calculations, tables, layouts, studies, and reports, as related to his work.
3. Communicate and/or negotiate right of way easements and/or permits and determine right of way clearing needs. Prepare and secure appropriate right of way documents and drawings in accordance with Entergy Standards.
4. Design construction, including external/internal customers, reliability, and section type projects. Exceptions:
Large projects such as subdivisions and highway projects that consist of reconductoring will be overseen by Sr. Designers or Management.
5. Interpret and document the appropriate tariffs, policies, and procedures related to the Contribution in Aid of Construction (CIAC) process.
6. Serve as the one/point of contact for the customer during the design phase and as needed after the design package has been released for scheduling and construction.
7. Communicate and coordinate assigned projects with all Entergy departments and appropriate personnel.
8. Creates, approves and releases project designs when authorized.
9. Provide guidance and mentorship to less experienced Distribution…