Engineer - Senior Lead

This posting is for a potential future opening(s) with Entergy and is intended to build a candidate pool should the opening(s) become available. The position will be located in New Orleans, LA and requires onsite work.

This position works in conjunction with other engineering disciplines within Transmission Engineering. It supports the substation design teams and our customers in construction, asset management, reliability, and throughout transmission. The Senior Lead Engineer focuses on contractor oversight and technical subject‑matter expertise in an additional area. Contractor oversight includes developing and implementing strategies for contractor excellence, overseeing a contracted portfolio of work, and serving as the point of contact for contractor interface.

The Senior Lead Engineer is expected to be a subject‑matter expert—or capable of developing expertise—in areas such as compliance, Entergy standards, industry standards, major equipment, or significant industry engagement.

• Perform coordination and oversight for Grid and PM&C portfolios of contracted work.
• Oversee and validate a wide variety of detailed engineering analysis and design in transmission‑related areas.
• Support development of early‑stage (0‑2) project development.
• Plan and conduct independent engineering work requiring judgment in the evaluation, selection, application, and adaptation of engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria.
• Use 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.
• Direct and mentor junior staff and oversee the engineering work on multiple projects.
• Support activities to comply with applicable industry standards (i.e., NERC, SERC) and other utility regulations.
• Work with other disciplines within the Transmission organization and other company business units to achieve stated goals.
• Assist with storm/emergency restoration efforts.

• Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering Discipline from a four‑year accredited institution.
• Degree in Engineering Technology from a four‑year accredited institution with a PE considered.
• Preferred:
  Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering Degree.

• Engineer I: 0‑2 years of related experience
• Engineer II: at least 2‑4 years of related experience
• Engineer III: at least 4‑6 years of related experience
• Engineer Sr: at least 5 years of experience in an engineering discipline with a PE, or at least 6 years without a PE.
• Engineer Sr Lead: at least 8 years of experience in an engineering discipline with a PE, or at least 10 years without a PE.
• Preferred:
  Knowledge of
  • Power Systems
  • Transformers and transmission lines
  • Protective relays
  • Software or database skills
  • Substation design engineering experience
  • Transmission and/or Substation utility experience

• Ability to recognize opportunities for process improvement and to enact change.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Recognized by peers (internal and external) as expert in substation design.
• Directs and performs strategic technical activities in area of specialized expertise.
• Mentors other engineers and technical professionals.
• Frequently participates in and contributes to accredited industry organizations and standards committees.
• Good leadership skills.
• Good interpersonal skills along with strong written and oral communication skills.
• 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 to mitigate those hazards.
• Demonstrated acceptance of a diverse and inclusive work environment and customer base.

• Preferred: PE

Louisiana – New Orleans

Professional

Professional

No Relocation Offered

NON BARGAINING UNIT

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