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Entergy Engineer (Utility) in New Orleans, Louisiana

Work Place Flexibility: Hybrid

Legal Entity: Entergy Services, LLC

*This position maybe filled as an Engineer I, II, III or Sr. depending on the qualifications and or the experience of the candidate.*

Job Summary/Purpose

Responsible for technical engineering activities within an Advanced Meter Infrastructure (AMI) Engineering Lab. General AMI Lab responsibilitiesinclude development and ownership of technology strategies, processes, and procedures for: electric and gas meters with integratedcommunications devices (Network Interface Cards -NICs or Interface Management Units – IMUs); communication network Access Points (APs) andRelays; and legacy electric meters and gas meters.

Additionally the AMI Engineering will be responsible for an electric and gas meter “farm” and working closely with all stakeholders, including but notlimited to: Entergy’s Operating Companies; AMI Ops Center (AMOC); Operating Company regulatory agencies; etc.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

  • Provide technical guidance within an AMI Engineering Lab.

  • Maintain Meter Calibration Standards as per applicable Public Utility Commission (PUC) Standards/requirements.

  • Create and update lab procedures for various lab processes related to meters and communication equipment.

  • Develop technical understanding to create and update meter testing programs using applications such as the WECO 2150 Test System.

  • Conduct sample testing of new incoming meter stock.

  • Oversee programming of meters for different metering services or required features, including functions such as Delivered/Received power usagefor distributed generation. (Solar, Wind, Biofuels, etc.).

  • Maintain database of meter test results using management software as applicable.

  • Manage and maintain meter inventory as well as RMA processing.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Minimum education required of the position

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Discipline (typically Electrical, Mechanical, Civil and Chemical, Industrial) from 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.

Minimum experience required of the position

  • Engineer I - 0 to 2 years experience in an engineering discipline.

  • Engineer II - 2+ years experience in an engineering discipline.

  • Engineer III - 4+ years experience in an engineering discipline.

  • Engineer, Sr. - 6+ years experience in an engineering discipline.

Preferred experience :

  • Hands-on experience using testing equipment I.E.: Multi-meter, Digital Scope, digital calibration tools, etc.

  • Programing experience such as Python, C++ or microcontroller programming languages.

  • Networking experience such as configuring communication hardwares and knowledge about wireless communication protocol, cyber security and data routing.

  • Knowledge of AMI meters or experience with metering standards.

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 drivesfor value in sound engineering decisions. Mentors other engineers and technical professionals. Good leadership skills. Good interpersonal skillsalong with strong written and oral communication skills. Excellent math skills. Excellent project management skills. Good knowledge of PersonalComputer operations and related software. Familiar with National Electrical Safety Codes and National Electrical Code. Ability to manage multipleactivities 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. Ability to meet the public in a pleasant and tactful mannerand understand the importance of delivering a high level of customer service. Demonstrated acceptance of a diverse and inclusive workenvironment 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.

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Primary Location: Louisiana-New Orleans Louisiana : New Orleans

Job Function : Professional

FLSA Status : Professional

Relocation Option: No Relocation Offered

Union description/code : NON BARGAINING UNIT

Number of Openings : 1

Req ID: 116474

Travel Percentage :Up to 25%

An Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Vets. Please clickhere (https://jobs.entergy.com/content/EEO/?locale=en_US) 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.

The Entergy System of Companies expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of the Entergy System of Company employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.

Accessibility: Entergy provides reasonable accommodations for online applicants. Requests for a reasonable accommodation may be made orally or in writing by an applicant, employee, or third party on his or her behalf. If you are an individual with a disability and you are in need of an accommodation for the recruiting process please click here (humanr@entergy.com?subject=Accessibility) and provide your name, contact number, the accommodation requested and the requisition number that you are requesting the accommodation for. Employee Services will contact you regarding your request.

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 (https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/manual/fccm/2l-equal-opportunity-clauses-and-other-requirements/2l00-equal-opportunity) and Pay Transparency (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf) .

Pay Transparency Notice:

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision (dol.gov) (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf)

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.

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