Engineer Transmission Planning I-Senior
About this role
Senior-level transmission planning engineer at Entergy supporting grid reliability, asset management, and compliance with NERC/SERC standards. This hybrid role performs detailed engineering analysis, design, and project management across transmission systems, with involvement in routine operations, emergency restoration, and process improvement.
Responsibilities
- —Perform detailed engineering analysis in transmission planning, maintenance, design, project management, and operations
- —Apply engineering and technical principles to solve problems and develop cost-effective, technically sound solutions
- —Evaluate alternatives and interpret applicable electrical codes, procedures, standards, and policies (NERC, SERC)
- —Support compliance with industry standards and utility regulations
- —Collaborate with Transmission organization disciplines and company business units to achieve stated goals
- —Assist with storm and emergency restoration efforts as necessary
- —Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement changes
Qualifications
- —Bachelor's degree in engineering (Electrical or Computer Engineering) from an accredited four-year institution
- —6+ years of experience in an engineering discipline
- —Demonstrated ability to apply engineering principles
- —Thorough understanding of procedures, programs, and standards in responsible area
- —Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with excellent written and oral communication
- —Excellent math and project management skills
- —Good knowledge of Personal Computer operations and related software
- —Ability to manage multiple activities and changing priorities under pressure
- —Ability to recognize workplace hazards and mitigate them
- —Commitment to working safely and following all Entergy safety policies
Desired
- —Electrical Engineering degree
- —PE (Professional Engineer) or FE (Fundamentals of Engineering) certification
- —Proficiency in Short Circuit fault analysis and Relay Protection and Controls
- —Strong technical knowledge in designing protection schemes and relay settings for transmission and distribution assets
Location
Hybrid position based in Jackson, Mississippi; up to 25% travel required; may be required to work additional hours and alternate locations during storms, outages, or emergencies
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Entergy →An integrated energy company delivering electricity to 3 million customers across Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas, with a significant nuclear generation portfolio.
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Engineer Transmission Planning I-Senior
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