Engineer I-sr. (trans) in Beaumont

Work Place Flexibility: Onsite

Legal Entity: Entergy Texas, Inc.-GTX

Position Level: This position can be filled as an Engineer I, II, III or Sr based on the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate.

Job Summary / Purpose: Performs a wide variety of planning, maintenance, design engineering, project management and construction, and operations 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:

• Performs a wide variety of detailed engineering analysis in Substation-related areas such as planning, maintenance, design, project management and construction, and operations.
• Uses engineering/technical principles, best practices, and knowledge of internal and external business issues to solve problems, develop cost-effective, technically sound solutions, and improve products or services.
• Applies knowledge of engineering principles in evaluating alternatives, making decisions, and interpreting/employing applicable electrical codes, procedures, standards, processes, and policies.
• Provides engineering and technical support to Area Substation Supervisors in the group’s day to day performance of diagnostic and preventive maintenance tasks.
• Supports activities to comply with applicable industry standards (i.e., NERC, SERC) and other utility regulations, as required.
• Works with other disciplines within the Transmission organization and other company business units to achieve stated goals.
• Assists with storm/emergency restoration efforts as necessary.

Minimum Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering Discipline (typically Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, and 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. Substation relay protection experience preferred.
• Experience: Engineer I: 0 - 2 years of applicable engineering experience. Engineer II: at least 2 - 4 years of applicable engineering experience. Engineer III: at least 4 - 6 years of applicable engineering experience. Sr Engineer: at least 6 years of applicable engineering experience.

Skills & Abilities:

• 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, interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent math and project management skills.
• Good knowledge of Personal Computer operations and related software.
• Ability to manage multiple activities and changing priorities, work well under pressure, and work safely following all Entergy safety policies and procedures.
• Recognizes hazards and enacts mitigation.
• Demonstrates acceptance of a diverse and inclusive work environment and customer base.
• Recognizes opportunities for process improvement and enacts change.

Safety: This position is designated as a Safety Sensitive position and is subject to mandatory pre-employment and random drug testing.

Locations: Primary Location: Texas. Beaumont or Conroe.

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. The Entergy System of Companies expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of the Entergy System of Company employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.