Engineer, I-Sr (Utility)

Engineer, I-Sr (Utility)

Job Title: Engineer, I-Sr (Utility) Work Place Flexibility: Onsite

Location: Woodlands, Texas, United States

Company: Entergy

Job Summary/Purpose: 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.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• 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 recommendations 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 Requirements:

Minimum Education: Bachelors Degree in Engineering Discipline (typically Electrical, Mechanical, Civil and Chemical, Industrial) from a four-year accredited institution Degrees in Engineering Technology (typically Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, and Industrial) from a four-year accredited institution may be considered Preferred: Electrical Engineering Degree

Minimum 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 Skills and Abilities: Technical mastery of engineering principles. In-depth knowledge of procedures, programs, and standards in area. Consistently drives for value in sound engineering decisions. Mentors other engineers and technical professionals. Good leadership skills. 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. 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: Texas-Woodlands Texas: Woodlands || Texas: Beaumont || Texas: Port Arthur

Job Function: Engineering FLSA Status: Professional Relocation Option: No Relocation Offered Union description/code: NON BARGAINING UNIT Number of Openings: 1 Req ID: 125271 Travel Percentage: Up to 25%

An Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Vets. The Entergy System of Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. The Entergy System of Companies complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. The Entergy System of Companies expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of the Entergy System of Company employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.

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Working Conditions: As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties. Please note: Authorization to work in the United States is a precondition to employment in this position. Entergy will not sponsor candidates for work visas for this position. This position is designated as a Safety Sensitive position and is subject to mandatory pre-employment and random drug testing.