Project Engineer (The Woodlands, Texas, United States) - Entergy

Job Title: Project Engineer

Work Place Flexibility: Hybrid 

Legal Entity: Entergy Services, LLC 

Please note: Authorization to work in the United States is a precondition to employment in this position. Entergy will not sponsor candidates for work visas for this position.

***This is a Hybrid position requiring 2 - 3 days a week of in offce work and will be based out of Entergy's offices in The Woodlands, TX***

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

Job Summary/Purpose

This position will support efforts associated with the Project Engineering deployment initiatives. Engineer positions will support distribution design/engineering of projects being implemented across the 5 Entergy operating companies. This will include all detailed scoping, engineering, and design activities from projects initiated by Asset Management, Distribution Planning, Distribution Automation, and Project Engineering initiatives. 

Job Duties/Responsibilities 

• Develop detailed scoping and engineering plans for projects.
• Ensuring adherence to Project Engineering standard to develop Scoping/Design/Engineering.
• Partner with subject matter experts input into the scoping such as (Project Management, DOC, Data Maintenance, Planning, Operations, Transmission).
• Review and perform quality assurance for design deliverables (internal and external design).
• Audit of design packages and construction jobs to ensure adherence of Project Engineering standards.
• Assist Right Of Way group to secure permitting on an as needed basis.
• Assist with the required change management and roll out of new program development.
• Assist distribution automation organization in implementing smart devices associated with Grid Mod Projects.
• Participate in industry technical knowledge sharing and best practices sharing meetings with peer utilities.
• Accountable for the resolution of technical engineering conflicts that affect cost, schedule quality or customer satisfaction.
• Provide technical engineering expertise to respond to regulatory bodies.
• Ensure the integration of safety, reliability, operability, constructability, and configuration management practices into final products/designs/processes.
• Develop processes and tools to improve project cost, cycle time and quality.
• Coordinate switching orders necessary to facilitate Grid Modernization projects.

Minimum Requirements 

Minimum education required of the position

• 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.
• Desired: Electrical, Mechanical or Civil Engineering Degree

Minimum experience required of the position

• Engineer II : 2+ years experience in an engineering discipline (1 year with a Masters Degree)
• Engineer III : 4+ years experience in an engineering discipline.(3+ years with Masters Degree, FE, or PMP certificaiton) 
• Engineer, Sr: 6+ years experience in an engineering discipline without PE or PMP Certification (5 years with Masters Degree, PE, or PMP certification)

Minimum knowledge, skills and abilities required of the position

• 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 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.

Any certificates, licenses, etc., required for the position

Must have valid driver's license and good driving record.

Desired: FE/EIT certification, PE license or PMP certification

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Primary Location: Texas-The Woodlands Texas : The Woodlands || Texas : Beaumont || Texas : Houston 
Job Function: Professional
FLSA Status: Professional 
Relocation Option: No Relocation Offered
Union description/code: NON BARGAINING UNIT 
Number of Openings: 1
Req ID: 116530
Travel Percentage:Up to 25%

An Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Vets. Please click here to view the EEI page, or see statements below.

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. 

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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.

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The non-confidential portions of the affirmative action program for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans shall be available for inspection upon request by any employee or applicant for employment.  Please contact HRCompliance@entergy.com to schedule a time to review the affirmative action plan during regular office hours.

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.

Please note: Authorization to work in the United States is a precondition to employment in this position. Entergy will not sponsor candidates for work visas for this position.