Power Distribution Engineer

Work Place Flexibility: Onsite

Legal Entity: Entergy Arkansas, LLC

This role will be filled as Engineer III or Sr (Utility)

JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE:

Responsible for engineering design and support for power distribution. Performs a wide variety of planning, maintenance, and design engineering activities related to routine, non-routine, and emergency restoration duties. Project areas may include grid/system design, operations and maintenance, planning, asset management, reliability, computer applications, safety, and root cause failure analysis.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform load flow analysis and circuit coordination analysis utilizing SynerGEE.
• Identify and develop a plan to correct Un-Balanced loads on distribution circuits.
• Develop settings, program, and size all field equipment including but not limited to Reclosers, Fuses, Capacitors, and Regulators.
• Review all new distributed energy resource technical documents and customer equipment to ensure compliance with Entergy’s standards and policies.
• Perform Root Cause Failure Analysis on failures with unknown causes.
• Develop planned switching orders for the network.
• Troubleshoot power quality issues.
• Provide technical guidance to the Engineering Associates and local area line groups.
• Create, Review, and recommend for approval electrical designs that meet customer needs, comply with company standards and enhance the overall system performance and reliability.
• Participate in meetings with external customers, architects, developers, contractors and government entities to communicate standards and guidelines.
• Perform engineering calculations to aid in planning and corrective measure projects.
• Assist with storm restoration efforts both local and out of town.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum education required of the position

• 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.

Minimum experience required of the position

• Engineer III - 4-6 years experience in an engineering discipline.
• Engineer Sr - 6 years experience in an engineering discipline.

Minimum knowledge, skills and abilities required of the position

• Knowledge of engineering principles
• Ability to understand and comply with procedures, programs, and standards within the assigned area
• Good leadership and interpersonal skills, with strong written and oral communication abilities
• Excellent math and problem-solving skills
• Good project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple activities and changing priorities
• Good knowledge of personal computer operations and related software
• Familiarity with the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) and National Electrical Code (NEC)
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Commitment to working safely and following all company safety policies and procedures
• Ability to recognize and mitigate workplace hazards
• Ability to interact with the public in a pleasant and professional manner, with a focus on customer service
• Demonstrated ability to work in a diverse and inclusive environment
• Ability to recognize opportunities for process improvement and implement changes

Certifications & Licenses

• Must have a valid driver’s license with a good driving record

Working Conditions:

Must be available for 24 hour call out and extended hours as necessary. 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.

Primary Location: Arkansas - Little Rock Arkansas : Little Rock

Job Function: Engineering

FLSA Status: Exempt Ind

Relocation Option:

Union Description/code:

Number of Openings: 1

Req ID: 123112

Travel Percentage: 25% to 50%

An Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Vets. Please click here to view the EEO page, or see statements below.

EEO Statement: 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.

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Additional Responsibilities: 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.

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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.