Engineer - Sr -Transmission Planning

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

Work Place Flexibility: Hybrid

Legal Entity: Entergy Services, LLC

Transmission Planning Engineers are responsible for developing long‑term transmission plans that provide value to Entergy stakeholders. The long‑term transmission plan ensures Entergy’s transmission grid operates efficiently and remains compliant with applicable NERC Standards. The Transmission Planning Engineer will support a variety of internal planning activities and may participate on NERC, SERC or RTO committees as required. The Transmission Planning Engineer provides technical guidance to regulatory support, economic development, system planning, design, project management and construction in the development of transmission projects for the Entergy system.

• Uses engineering 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 the transmission grid, making decisions, and interpreting applicable electrical codes, procedures, standards, processes, and policies.
• Supports activities to comply with applicable industry standards (i.e., NERC, SERC) and other utility regulations.
• Works with other disciplines within the Transmission organization and other business units to achieve stakeholder centric solutions.
• Utilizes various power system software packages (Steady State, Stability and/or Electric Market Analysis) to evaluate the performance of the transmission grid.
• Assists with storm/emergency restoration efforts as necessary.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering Discipline (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, and Industrial) from a four‑year accredited institution.
• Degrees in engineering technology (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, and Industrial) from a four‑year accredited institution with PE may be considered.
• Preferred:
  Electrical Engineering Degree.

• Engineer I: 0–2 years of experience in an engineering discipline.
• Engineer II: 2–4 years of experience in an engineering discipline.
• Engineer III: 4–6 years of experience in an engineering discipline.
• Engineer Sr.: 6+ years of experience in an engineering discipline.

• Technical mastery of engineering principles.
• Consistently drives for value in sound engineering decisions.
• Good interpersonal and communication 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 and mitigate hazards in the workplace.
• Contribute to a diverse and inclusive work environment.
• Recognize opportunities for improvement and the ability to enact change.

Primary

Location:

Mississippi - Jackson Mississippi :
Jackson

Job Function: Professional

FLSA Status: Professional

Relocation Option: Level III

Union description/code: NON BARGAINING UNIT

Number of Openings: 1

Req : 122514

Travel Percentage: Up to 25%

An Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Vets.

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.

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