Engineer I - Sr Lead

Job Title: Engineer I - Sr LeadPS Job Title: Engineer, Sr LeadWork Place Flexibility: Onsite Legal Entity: Entergy Services, LLC JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSEThe Project Engineer within the Power Generation (PGEN) Project Management Organization provides technical leadership across engineering, procurement, and construction to deliver projects for Entergy’s generation fleet including solar PV, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and capacity uprates. The role translates requirements into executable plans, coordinates internal and external partners, and ensures safety, reliability, schedule, budget, and quality.JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIESLead with safety and compliance; enforce regulatory requirements, industry codes/standards, and Entergy engineering guidelines.Develop, review, and control technical specifications, engineering packages, and project design documentation; champion change/modification processes and configuration management.Coordinate cross‑functional stakeholders (engineering & technical support, operations, asset management, environmental, supply chain, power development, commercial) to align requirements and execution.Provide technical oversight of EPC contractors, OEMs, Owner’s Engineers, and consultants throughout design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and startup.Support equipment/vendor evaluations, review technical proposals, review performance data & cost/benefit analysis; recommend fit‑for‑purpose selections.Own technical RFIs and contract scope change requests; ensure timely, documented decisions.Monitor schedule/cost/quality; identify risks/issues and implement engineering solutions to maintain targets.Conduct site visits and constructability reviews; resolve field engineering issues and support commissioning/startup activities.Develop scopes, estimates, schedules, and risk assessments during early‑stage development and capital planning.Integrate new renewable/storage assets with existing generation systems, including performance modeling and grid‑interconnection requirements.Lead and document technical reviews (design reviews, hazard analyses) and capture/deploy lessons learned.Trend system performance via walkdowns and analyses; identify deficiencies, drive corrective actions, and perform failure evaluations/root‑cause analyses/causal determinations.Prepare engineering deliverables to established standards, procedures, and quality expectations; maintain required qualifications/training.Maintain strong, transparent communication with internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure alignment and successful project delivery.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTSMinimum education required of the positionBachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, or related discipline) from an ABET‑accredited program; OR a related physical science discipline associated with power‑plant operations or construction management with equivalent experience.Minimum experience required of the positionEngineer I: 0–2 years in power generation, energy, industrial facilities, or related fields.Engineer II: 2–3 years progressive engineering experience in power generation, energy, industrial facilities, or related fields.Engineer III: 4–5 years in power generation, energy, industrial facilities, or related fields with increasing responsibility in project engineering, system design, technical analyses, or major equipment integration.Senior Engineer: 6-7 years in power generation, energy, industrial facilities, or related fields with significant responsibility in project engineering, system design, plant operations, or major equipment integration.Senior Lead Engineer: 8+ years in power generation, energy, industrial facilities, or related fields with significant responsibility in project engineering, system design, plant operations, or major equipment integration.Minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities required of the positionStrong communication, teamwork, and stakeholder management.Proficiency with PC applications, engineering tools, and analytical systems appropriate to level.Ability to lead technical tasks, coordinate contractors, and solve complex engineering problems.Working knowledge of power‑generation principles (thermal, solar PV, BESS) and applicable codes/standards.Familiarity with project‑engineering processes: scope development, design review, specification creation, construction/commissioning support.Ability to interpret drawings, technical specifications, vendor submittals, and performance data.Effective prioritization and multitasking in dynamic project environments; commitment to safety, reliability, and compliance.Willingness and ability to travel to project and plant sites.Any certificates, licenses, etc. required for the positionPreferred: Professional Engineer (PE) license.Primary Location: Texas-The Woodlands Texas : The Woodlands || Arkansas : Little Rock || Louisiana : New Orleans || Mississippi : Jackson Job Function: CorporateFLSA Status: Professional Relocation Option: No Relocation OfferedUnion description/code: NON BARGAINING UNIT Number of Openings: 1Req ID: 124342 PS Job Title: Engineer, Sr Lead Travel Percentage:25% to 50%An Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Vets. 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Please contact View email address on click.appcast.io to schedule a time to review the affirmative action plan during regular office hours.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.