Transmission Line Engineer
Entergy - New Orleans, Louisiana, United States, 70112
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This position is responsible for the design of transmission lines: routing, permitting, dynamic monitoring, optimizing, structure spotting, conductor selection, fiber optic utilization, joint attachments, and foundations. Applicant will work in a team environment and be responsible for defining scopes, estimating costs, producing full construction packages, analyzing line clearances, and attending on-site project meetings. Applicant will also interface with other Entergy Groups including Substation, Distribution, Marketing, Project Management, Asset Management, Environmental personnel, Configuration Management personnel, as well as external customers. Good organizational and communication skills are required. Team player is a necessity, with good decision making skills. Minimum education required of the position: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Discipline (typically Electrical, Mechanical, Civil) from a four-year accredited institution. Degrees in engineering technology (typically, Electrical, Mechanical, Civil) from a four-year accredited institution with PE may be considered. Minimum experience required of the position: Engineer I - 0 to 2 years experience in an engineering discipline 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. Minimum knowledge, skills and abilities required of the position: Technical mastery of engineering principles. In-depth knowledge of procedures, programs, and standards in responsible area. Consistently drives for value in sound engineering decisions. Mentors other engineers and technical professionals. Good leadership skills. Good 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. 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. 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. Sr Level - EIT OR Graduate Level Engineering Degree OR MBA Preferred.