Sr-Sr Lead Engineer or Sr-Sr Lead Technical Support Specialist; Solar Power Generation

Job Title: Sr‑Sr Lead Engineer or Sr‑Sr Lead Technical Support Specialist (Solar Power Generation)

Work Place Flexibility: Hybrid

Legal Entity: Entergy Services, LLC

Position may be filled by an Engineer Sr., Sr. Lead or Technical Support Specialist Sr. –Sr Lead based on the candidate’s experience.

Entergy Solar Power Generation is seeking a skilled and motivated Solar Electrical Engineer / Tech Support Specialist to join our engineering & technical support (ETS) team. The successful candidate will lead and provide engineering services and expert technical oversight for utility‑sized solar plants. Responsibilities include electrical design, analysis, implementation of solar PV systems, support for maintenance and operations across a fleet of solar sites, and the development of comprehensive maintenance programs to ensure safety, efficiency, and regulatory compliance.

• Design and review electrical systems for utility‑scale solar photovoltaic (PV) projects (DC and AV power systems).
• Develop single‑line diagrams, wiring layouts, and equipment specifications.
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance (PM) programs to ensure all power distribution systems receive proper maintenance at set intervals.
• Perform load‑flow, short‑circuit, grounding, arc‑flash, and protection coordination studies via ETAP.
• Select and size electrical and controls components such as solar combiners, inverters, transformers, switch gear, conductors, and protective devices.
• Coordinate and support interconnections with grid in load dispatch and compliance coordination processes.
• Collaborate with civil and mechanical engineers, project managers, and contractors.
• Conduct site assessments and provide technical support during construction, commissioning, and operations.
• Ensure compliance with NERC, SERC, IEEE, NFPA, and other applicable industry codes and standards.
• Review and approve plant modifications (PMOD) to correct equipment deficiencies and perform upgrades to improve safety and reliability of solar systems.
• Maintain configuration‑control documentation to reflect field builds and prepare technical reports for stakeholders.

• Provide technical support to Entergy’s solar power generation fleet.
• Make day‑to‑day decisions on AC and DC system components including solar combiners, inverters, transformers, switch gear, conductors, and protective devices.
• Serve as Subject Matter Expert in power plant electrical systems and equipment.
• Mentor plant staff in electrical and related technical areas.
• Assist plant sites with technical issues related to electrical equipment.
• Provide onsite and remote support for planned maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Evaluate and qualify electrical equipment suppliers from a technical standpoint.
• Develop and recommend actions to maximize reliability of the solar generation fleet.
• Perform detailed equipment‑failure root‑cause analyses, troubleshooting, and quality control.
• Review trip coordination of solar plant equipment and provide recommendations.

• B.S. Degree in Engineering from an institution with a certified Engineering curriculum (other disciplines considered depending on experience).
• Or solar equipment minimum 6 years applicable experience.

• Sr Engineer: 6‑8 years of applicable and progressive experience.
• Sr. Lead Engineer: 8‑10 years of applicable and progressive experience.
• Sr Technical Support Specialist: 6‑8 years of applicable and progressive experience.
• Sr. Lead Technical Support Specialist: 8‑10 years of applicable and progressive experience.
• Desired:
  Power Generation experience preferred or other industrial experience with boiler and turbine operation.

• Field service engineering experience with OEMs.
• Military experience such as Navy training.
• Operations and maintenance experience with an electric utility company.
• Design experience with an OEM.
• Operations and maintenance experience with another heavy industry where similar equipment to utility equipment is used.

• Solid working knowledge of LV and MV AC/DC power distribution…