Engineer - Transmission Relay Protection & Controls (RFOS)

EntergyJackson, Mississippi, United States

Good fit if

  • You hold a PE license.
  • You can travel 25% of the time.

Required qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering from an accredited four-year institution
  • 0–2 years (Engineer I), 2–4 years (Engineer II), 4–6 years (Engineer III), or 6+ years (Senior Engineer) of experience in an engineering discipline
  • Demonstrated ability to apply engineering principles; strong written and oral communication skills
  • Excellent math and project management skills; ability to manage multiple activities and changing priorities
  • Ability to work safely and follow all Entergy safety policies

About this role

Transmission relay protection and controls engineer at Entergy responsible for detailed engineering analysis, design, and maintenance of transmission protection systems. This role involves planning, project management, and ensuring compliance with NERC/SERC standards. Career progression available from Engineer I through Senior Engineer based on experience level (0–6+ years).

Responsibilities

  • Performs detailed engineering analysis in transmission relay protection and controls, including planning, maintenance, design, project management, and operations
  • Develops cost-effective, technically sound solutions using engineering principles and best practices; evaluates alternatives and interprets electrical codes, procedures, standards, and policies
  • Supports compliance with NERC, SERC, and utility regulations; collaborates across Transmission organization disciplines and business units
  • Assists with storm and emergency restoration efforts and implements workplace hazard mitigation measures

Preferred qualifications

  • At least 2 years of experience in an engineering discipline
  • 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
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license
  • Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) certification

Location, schedule, and travel

Onsite in Jackson, Mississippi or New Orleans, Louisiana; up to 25% travel; must be available for storm and emergency restoration duties

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