Engineer (Substation) - Full-time

Position Overview

Work Place Flexibility: Virtual |Legal Entity: Entergy Services, LLC |Req ID: 119395 |Relocation Option: Level II |FLSA Status: Professional |Union: NON BARGAINING UNIT |Job Function: Professional

This role acts in a lead capacity among peers within an engineering department – short of a supervisor – and carries responsibilities for coordination, review, and technical oversight. The incumbent works collaboratively with multiple engineering disciplines, developing design/construction standards, ensuring quality of deliverables, and participating in technical workforce development. For large capital projects, the role serves as a key liaison between project management and technical teams and is the primary point of contact for coordinating all technical aspects of a project.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct independent engineering work by evaluating, selecting, and adapting engineering techniques and procedures, devising innovative approaches to problem solving.
• Direct and mentor junior staff while overseeing engineering work on multiple projects, including design package development, planning studies, reliability analysis, and engineering standards development.
• Represent Entergy as a technical expert in industry standards discussions and utility practices as they evolve.
• Collaborate with consultants, equipment manufacturers, and internal departments to resolve technical issues.
• Lead the development of System/Business Unit level processes and procedures.
• Act as a change agent by providing guidance and coaching on engineering matters to achieve Business Unit objectives.
• For very large capital projects, manage engineering and technical contract consultants, participate in contractor/vendor selection, and ensure compliance with project contracts, codes, permits, and utility design standards.
• Coordinate with project teams to ensure that designs are executed in accordance with codes, specifications, schedules, and best engineering practices, including managing RFIs and change controls.
• Maintain drawings and design documents, perform document reviews, and store project records in designated repositories at closeout.
• Participate in inspection activities and provide technical support during construction, start-up, and commissioning phases.
• For EPC capital projects, support specific focus areas:
  Relay Design: Approve operational one-lines, panel layouts, AC/DC calculations, optical budget calculations, procure vendor equipment, and support construction.
  Relay Settings & Configurations: Execute engineering design and project management using relay settings templates, RTU configurations, and protection standards.
  Substation Design: Approve one-lines, electrical arrangements, grounding and lightning protection studies, and support substation construction.
  Civil/Structural Design: Oversee all civil and structural aspects of substation and transmission line design, including foundation and structural integrity.
  Transmission Line Design: Manage the physical design of transmission line facilities including PLS-CADD models, staking sheets, plan and profile drawings, structural designs, vendor equipment procurement, and construction support.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering Discipline from a four-year accredited institution.
• Degrees in Engineering Technology from a four-year accredited institution with PE may be considered.
• At least 8 years of relevant experience; an advanced degree is preferred.
• Strong foundation in engineering fundamentals and the practical application of engineering science and technology to transmission line and transmission/distribution substation design and construction.
• Proficiency in critical thinking and complex problem solving to evaluate alternative solutions and implement effective outcomes.
• Desired: Professional Engineer (PE) License.