Engineer Transmission

Engineer Transmission

This position, in the Transmission Planning group, is required for performing studies associated with Generator Interconnection.

Job duties/responsibilities include:

• Perform steady state load flow analysis in the planning horizon.
• Perform transient stability, voltage stability, and small signal stability studies.
• Familiarity with the PSS/E and TSAT software packages for load flow and stability analyses and positive sequence generator modeling (synchronous machines and IBR plants).
• Familiarity with the MISO DPP process and applicable NERC and IEEE standards (e.g. NERC FAC-002, NERC TPL-001, IEEE P2800, IEEE 519).
• Perform transient studies using PSCAD software for IBR integration (model quality tests, weak grid analysis, control interactions).
• Perform short circuit analysis and breaker rating studies using CAPE software.
• Analyze disturbance monitoring devices such as dynamic recorders and phasor measurement units.
• Interface with generator interconnection customers, regulatory agencies, reliability councils, MISO, and other transmission providers.
• Represent Entergy on industry wide technical working groups.

Minimum requirements include:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering Discipline (typically Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, and Industrial) from a four-year accredited institution
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering Technology (typically, Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, and Industrial) from four-year accredited institution, with PE may be considered
• Preferred: BS Electrical Engineering degree, MSEE or PhD with emphasis on power systems
• Engineer I: 0 - 2 years of experience in an engineering discipline
• Engineer II: at least 2 - 4 years of experience in an engineering discipline
• Engineer III: at least 4 - 6 years of experience in an engineering discipline
• Engineer Sr.: at least 6 years of experience in an engineering discipline
• Preferred: 1 - 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 include:

• Demonstrated ability to apply 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:

• PE Certification

Primary Location: Louisiana-New Orleans Louisiana : New Orleans || Mississippi : Jackson

Job Function: All Other Jobs

FLSA Status: Professional

Relocation Option: No Relocation Offered

Union description/code: NON BARGAINING UNIT

Number of Openings: 1

Travel Percentage: Up to 25%