Senior Lead Engineer

Senior Lead Engineer

*This position will be located in New Orleans, LA*

*This position will be filled as an Engineer Sr Lead based on the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate.

Job Summary/Purpose:

This position works in conjunction with other engineering disciplines within Transmission Engineering. This position supports the substation design teams and our customers in construction, asset management, and throughout Transmission.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

1. Perform coordination and oversight for Grid and PM&C portfolios of contracted work.
2. Oversees and validates a wide variety of detailed engineering analysis and design in transmission-related areas.
3. Supports development of early stage (0-2) project development.
4. Plans and conducts independent engineering work requiring judgment in the evaluation, selection, application and adaptation of engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria.
5. Uses engineering/technical principles, best practices, and knowledge of internal and external business issues to solve problems, develop cost-effective, technically sound solutions, and improve products or services.
6. Directs and mentors junior staff and oversees the engineering work on multiple projects.
7. Supports activities to comply with applicable industry standards (i.e., NERC, SERC) and other utility regulations.
8. Works with other disciplines within the Transmission organization and other company business units to achieve stated goals.
9. Assist with storm/emergency restoration efforts.

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Discipline from a four-year accredited institution.
• Degrees in Engineering Technology from a four-year accredited institution with PE may be considered.
• Preferred: Electrical, Mechanical or Civil Engineering Degree.

Minimum Experience:

• Engineer, Sr Lead: At least 10 years of experience without a PE or MS. Or 8 years of experience with a PE or MS

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Ability to recognize opportunities for process improvement and to enact change.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Recognized by peers (internal and external) as expert in substation design.
• Directs and performs strategic technical activities in area of specialized expertise.
• Mentors other engineers and technical professionals.
• Frequently participates in and contributes to accredited industry organizations and standards committees.
• Good leadership skills.
• Good interpersonal skills along with strong written and oral communication skills.
• 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.

Certifications/Licenses:

• Preferred: PE

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: 119785 Travel Percentage: Up to 25%