Controls Engineer

Job Title: Controls Engineer Primary Location: Louisiana-New Orleans, Louisiana, New Orleans Job Summary / Purpose Act as the company liaison and technical support for Grid Technology’s relay controls and automation, SCADA integration, and circuit protection logic. Serve as the analytics liaison between engineering and data analytics teams, translating technical requirements into data‑driven insights and solutions. Project areas may include advanced distribution management system (ADMS), fault location isolation and service restoration systems (FLISR), invertor‑based resource (IBR) protection, and volt‑var optimization projects. The job will include working with controls for reclosers, capacitors, voltage regulators, switchgear, and other microprocessor‑based utility controls. This role will work out of Entergy’s state‑of‑the‑art Grid Technology Lab in New Orleans, LA with a technical team of engineers and analysts. Job Duties / Responsibilities Develop, enhance, and support distribution relay settings templates for reclosers, regulators, capacitors, switchgear, and other SCADA capable devices Create and maintain SCADA standards for distribution relays that are aligned with the Distribution Management System and are compliant with IT, OT, and security standards Provide technical support to Distribution Automation Protection Engineers, Field Support Specialists, and Operations as it relates to field equipment automation and communications Responsible for relay settings file standards and processes in relay asset management system Work with Transmission organization to develop standards compliant with the distribution management system project Complete firmware and settings modification testing for devices on SCADA and associated change management Participate in routine, non‑routine, and emergency storm and outage restoration duties Leverage AI and data analytics tools to explore use cases for applying AI to system data in a laboratory environment Conduct data analytics and utility distribution data analysis Use Power BI for data visualization and reporting Write JavaScript and VBA for automation and scripting Develop applications with Microsoft Power Apps Minimum Requirements Bachelor’s degree in engineering discipline (typically Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, and Industrial) from a four‑year accredited institution. Degrees in engineering technology from a four‑year accredited institution with a PE may be considered. Desired: Electrical or Mechanical Engineering Degree Minimum Experience Required Engineer II – 2+ years’ experience in an engineering discipline Engineer III – 4+ years’ experience in an engineering discipline Engineer Sr – 6+ years’ experience in an engineering discipline Desired: Distribution utility/operations experience Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required Technical mastery of engineering principles; in‑depth knowledge of technical writing of procedures, programs, and standards; consistently drives for value in sound engineering decisions; mentors other engineers and technical professionals; strong leadership, interpersonal, written and oral communication skills; excellent math and project management skills; proficiency in personal computer operations and related software; ability to manage multiple activities and changing priorities; ability to work well under pressure; adherence to safety policies and hazard mitigation; commitment to a diverse and inclusive work environment; proactive process improvement orientation EEO Statement The Entergy System of Companies provides equal employment opportunities 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 protected veteran status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr