Senior Power Development Project Engineer

Position Overview

Entergy is seeking a Senior Power Development Project Engineer for a hybrid role based in New Orleans, LA or The Woodlands, TX requiring in-office work 3 days a week. In this role, you will manage technical aspects of utility-scale renewable generation projects and thermal power plants while ensuring compliance with engineering standards and project specifications. Relocation assistance is available for candidates outside the specified areas. Please note: Authorization to work in the United States is a precondition to employment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the owner’s engineer and technical consultants for new generation projects in development or execution.
• Oversee the review of engineering and design to ensure compliance with contracts, permits, codes, and utility design standards.
• Support and participate in the technical evaluation of project proposals (solar, wind, battery, thermal power plants, etc.) to ensure they meet Entergy’s standards.
• Participate in the contractor/vendor selection process ensuring sufficient due diligence of their engineering experience and capabilities.
• Assist contractors and vendors during design and construction to resolve technical queries and interface issues.
• Coordinate with the project team for training, orientation, and proper organization of design documents per Entergy’s requirements.
• Support construction, start-up, and the development of project deliverables throughout the stage gate process.
• Lead or support cross-functional teams from EPC contract development through permitting, engineering, construction, commissioning, and closeout, including technical review processes and value engineering.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical, chemical, industrial, or mechanical engineering.
• 6+ years of professional experience (or 5+ years with a BS with a FE, or a MS with a PE or PMP).
• Strong knowledge of engineering fundamentals and the practical application of engineering science and technology to power generation.
• Understanding of materials, construction methods, and tools involved in power plant construction and repair.
• Excellent critical thinking, complex problem solving, written, verbal communication, and negotiation skills.
• Familiarity with applicable Codes and Standards.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in solar and/or energy storage, or 5 years of utility project experience.
• Experience with design, construction, and execution of solar and battery projects.
• Experience in the design or operation of utility scale power plants or transmission systems.
• Knowledge of SCADA and DAS systems, experience using PVsyst and/or PEPSE or similar tools.
• Professional Engineer license and/or PMP Certification.