Engineer – Transmission

Location:

Arkansas, United Kingdom

Salary:

Competitive

Type:

Permanent

Main Industry:

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Other Industries & Skills: 

Manufacturing, Utilities & Services

Advertiser:

Entergy

Job ID:

131420436

Posted On: 

15 December 2024

Job Title: 
Engineer – Transmission

Work Place Flexibility:
Hybrid 

Legal Entity:
 Entergy Services, LLC 

* The nature of this position is “hybrid” but will be domiciled in either Alexander, AR or Jackson, MS. *

* 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:

This position, in the Operational Models & Support group within Operational Readiness, performs and analyzes operational studies, both steady-state and dynamic.  This includes updating real-time contingency analysis models, updating operational planning models, coordinating model updates with internal and external stakeholders, forecasting loads, and updating operating guides and procedures.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

-Perform updates to operational planning models, real-time contingency analysis models, and real-time dynamic stability models of the transmission system.
-Develop and maintain all real-time advanced applications and processes.
-Perform steady-state load flow and dynamic stability studies in both the Real-Time and Operational Planning horizon.  Familiarity with the PSE/E software package and other state of the art load flow and stability packages, such as Power World, RTNET, RTCA, VSAT, and TSAT is essential
-Provide technical support to the Transmission Control Center (TCC) through the preparation of real time advanced applications and support of real-time processes.
-Interface with MISO RTO personnel and other Entergy modeling workgroups to ensure the development and coordination of required operational models and real-time tools to support reliable bulk electric system operations.  Ensures real-time modeling information is submitted and updated in a timely and accurate manner.
-Represent Entergy on industry wide technical working groups to both advocate for positions favorable to Entergy and ensure industry best practices are understood.  Industry forums/organizations include but are not limited to NERC, SERC, MISO and NATF.
-Assist with storm/emergency restoration efforts as necessary.
 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum Education:

-Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering Discipline (typically Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, Computer, and Industrial) from a four-year accredited institution
-Degree in Engineering Technology (typically, Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, and Industrial) from four-year accredited institution, with PE may be considered
-Preferred:
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-BS Electrical Engineering Degree with emphasis on power systems
 

Minimum Experience:

-Engineer I: 0 – 2 years of applicable and progressive experience
-Engineer II: at least 2 – 4 years of applicable and progressive experience
-Engineer III: at least 4 – 6 years of applicable and progressive experience
-Sr Engineer: at least 6 years of applicable and progressive experience
-Preferred:
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-At least 5 years of experience in modeling, system analysis and planning of power systems
-Experience in a power utility or a consulting company
 

Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

-Demonstrated ability engineering principles
-Thorough understanding of procedures, programs, and standards in responsible area
-Consistently demonstrates good engineering judgment
-Good leadership skills
-Good interpersonal skills along with strong written and oral communication skills
-Excellent math skills
-Excellent project management 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 hazards in the workplace and have the ability to mitigate the hazards
-Demonstrated acceptance of a diverse and inclusive work environment and customer base
-Ability to recognize opportunities for process improvement and have the ability to enact change
-Preferred:
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-Strong written and verbal English communication skills with ability to work in a team environment
-Proficient technical expertise with computer software and database development
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-Experience in coding C-Sharp (#) and/or Python
-Skills in engineering analysis, problem solving and condition assessment
 

Any Certificates, Licenses, etc.:

-Preferred: PE Certification
 

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Primary Location:

Arkansas-

Alexander Arkansas : Alexander || Mississippi : Jackson 

Job Function:

Professional
FLSA Status:

Professional 

Relocation Option:

Level II
Union description/code:

NON BARGAINING UNIT 

Number of Openings:

1
Req ID:

116239
Travel Percentage:

Up to 25%
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Additional Responsibilities: As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.

Entergy Pay Transparency Policy Statement: The Entergy System of Companies (the Company) will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Company’s legal duty to furnish information.  41 CFR 60-1.35(c). Equal Opportunity and Pay Transparency.

Pay Transparency Notice:

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WORKING CONDITIONS:
As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.

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