Engineer, I-Sr (Utility)

Engineer, I-Sr (Utility)

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.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• 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.

Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Discipline (typically Electrical, Mechanical, Civil and Chemical, Industrial) from 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

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

Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 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 have the ability to mitigate the hazards. 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 environment and customer base. Ability to recognize opportunities for process improvement and have the ability to enact change. Ability to respond to significant outage restoration events that may require a significant amount of time away from home via both on system and off system responses.

Primary Location: Mississippi-Cleveland Mississippi : Cleveland || Arkansas : Little Rock || Louisiana : New Orleans || Mississippi : Clinton || Mississippi : Jackson || Texas : The Woodlands