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Entergy Distribution Asset Planning Engineer (Eng. I - Senior Eng.)
Overview Responsible for performing a wide variety of planning, analysis, and project-oriented engineering activities related to ensuring available capacity and risk mitigation within the electrical distribution system in accordance with the Entergy grid modernization strategy.
Responsibilities
Prepare and maintain the distribution five-year plan and the Joint Transmission and Distribution component of the Transmission plan.
Support Transmission Planning and Project Development on high-voltage project optimization.
Serve as the Distribution Planning liaison to transmission project management, project design (Transmission and Distribution), and Asset Management Program Design.
Provide technical support to distribution design engineers, operations, and managed accounts.
Perform circuit coordination studies as required in concert with the distribution automation team.
Maintain the SynerGi distribution system analysis model and run load flow analysis to proactively identify potential system issues and generate project proposals to address these modeled issues.
Meet with large customers (internal and external) to determine electric needs, requirements, and ability to serve.
Develop and maintain the Emergency/Contingency Switching Plans for the assigned area of responsibility.
Work directly with customers proposing larger Distributed Generation additions to the system as the Distribution technical adviser.
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.
Job Duties/Responsibilities
Monitor and maintain records of peak substation and circuit loads and perform annual load flow analysis with load forecasts for substation transformers, feeder circuits, and local loads.
Perform annual overload, voltage, power factor and contingency studies.
Develop and propose blanket and specific level substation and distribution normal load driven and N-1 contingency projects.
Provide technical guidance to the Engineering Design Group, Operations and the Distribution Operations Center through the proactive development and maintenance of emergency/contingency switching plans.
Provide project management for all planned improvements through the use of modeling, load tracking, and alternative analysis.
Review and recommend electrical system solutions that meet customer needs, comply with company standards and enhance 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, 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.
Minimum Requirements Minimum education required of the position Bachelor's 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 with PE may be considered. Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.
Minimum Experience Required Of The Position Engineer I - 0 to 2 years; Engineer II - 2+ years; Engineer III - 4+ years; Engineer Sr - 6+ years in an engineering discipline.
Minimum Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Required Of The Position
Technical mastery of engineering principles.
In-depth knowledge of procedures, programs, and standards in the responsible area.
Mentor other engineers and technical professionals; good leadership and interpersonal skills.
Strong written and oral communication skills; excellent math and project management skills.
Good PC/software knowledge; familiar with NEC/NESC.
Ability to manage multiple activities and changing priorities; work well under pressure.
Commitment to safety and Entergy safety policies; ability to recognize and mitigate hazards.
Customer service orientation and inclusive work attitude.
Ability to participate in significant outage restoration events that may require time away from home.
Any Certificates, Licenses, Etc. Required For The Position Must have a valid driver's license and good driving record.
Other Details
Primary Location:
Mississippi-Hernando; Mississippi: Hernando | Mississippi: Cleveland | Mississippi: Grenada
Job Function:
Professional
FLSA Status:
Exempt Ind
Relocation Option:
Level II
Number of Openings:
1
Req ID:
120956
Travel Percentage:
Up to 25%
An Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Vets. See EEO statements for details.
Authorization to work in the United States is a precondition to employment. Entergy will not sponsor candidates for work visas for this position.
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Distribution Asset Planning Engineer
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Entergy Distribution Asset Planning Engineer (Eng. I - Senior Eng.)
Overview Responsible for performing a wide variety of planning, analysis, and project-oriented engineering activities related to ensuring available capacity and risk mitigation within the electrical distribution system in accordance with the Entergy grid modernization strategy.
Responsibilities
Prepare and maintain the distribution five-year plan and the Joint Transmission and Distribution component of the Transmission plan.
Support Transmission Planning and Project Development on high-voltage project optimization.
Serve as the Distribution Planning liaison to transmission project management, project design (Transmission and Distribution), and Asset Management Program Design.
Provide technical support to distribution design engineers, operations, and managed accounts.
Perform circuit coordination studies as required in concert with the distribution automation team.
Maintain the SynerGi distribution system analysis model and run load flow analysis to proactively identify potential system issues and generate project proposals to address these modeled issues.
Meet with large customers (internal and external) to determine electric needs, requirements, and ability to serve.
Develop and maintain the Emergency/Contingency Switching Plans for the assigned area of responsibility.
Work directly with customers proposing larger Distributed Generation additions to the system as the Distribution technical adviser.
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.
Job Duties/Responsibilities
Monitor and maintain records of peak substation and circuit loads and perform annual load flow analysis with load forecasts for substation transformers, feeder circuits, and local loads.
Perform annual overload, voltage, power factor and contingency studies.
Develop and propose blanket and specific level substation and distribution normal load driven and N-1 contingency projects.
Provide technical guidance to the Engineering Design Group, Operations and the Distribution Operations Center through the proactive development and maintenance of emergency/contingency switching plans.
Provide project management for all planned improvements through the use of modeling, load tracking, and alternative analysis.
Review and recommend electrical system solutions that meet customer needs, comply with company standards and enhance 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, 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.
Minimum Requirements Minimum education required of the position Bachelor's 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 with PE may be considered. Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.
Minimum Experience Required Of The Position Engineer I - 0 to 2 years; Engineer II - 2+ years; Engineer III - 4+ years; Engineer Sr - 6+ years in an engineering discipline.
Minimum Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Required Of The Position
Technical mastery of engineering principles.
In-depth knowledge of procedures, programs, and standards in the responsible area.
Mentor other engineers and technical professionals; good leadership and interpersonal skills.
Strong written and oral communication skills; excellent math and project management skills.
Good PC/software knowledge; familiar with NEC/NESC.
Ability to manage multiple activities and changing priorities; work well under pressure.
Commitment to safety and Entergy safety policies; ability to recognize and mitigate hazards.
Customer service orientation and inclusive work attitude.
Ability to participate in significant outage restoration events that may require time away from home.
Any Certificates, Licenses, Etc. Required For The Position Must have a valid driver's license and good driving record.
Other Details
Primary Location:
Mississippi-Hernando; Mississippi: Hernando | Mississippi: Cleveland | Mississippi: Grenada
Job Function:
Professional
FLSA Status:
Exempt Ind
Relocation Option:
Level II
Number of Openings:
1
Req ID:
120956
Travel Percentage:
Up to 25%
An Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Vets. See EEO statements for details.
Authorization to work in the United States is a precondition to employment. Entergy will not sponsor candidates for work visas for this position.
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