Civil/Structural Engineer
JOB SUMMARY:
The Civil/Structural Engineer in Substation Design within Transmission Engineering works in conjunction with other engineering disciplines and team members to achieve stated project goals. The Civil/Structural Engineer focuses primarily on the planning, scoping, estimating, and design of civil and structural elements and activities. These activities include but are not limited to:
- Order and utilize topographic property surveys
- Order and utilize geotechnical studies
- Order and utilize drainage/flood studies
- Design site grading & drainage plans, sections, and details for site packages
- Design foundation details based on structure reactions
- Calculate structure load reactions and design modifications to meet load requirements
- Design steel structure details
- Work in conjunction with environmental teams to design oil containment (if applicable)
JOB DUTIES/RESPONSBILITIES:
- Performs a wide variety of detailed engineering analysis in Transmission-related areas such as planning, maintenance, design, project management and construction, and operations.
- 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.
- Applies knowledge of engineering principles in evaluating alternatives, making decisions, and interpreting/employing applicable electrical codes, procedures, standards, processes, and policies.
- Supports activities to comply with applicable industry standards (i.e., NERC, SERC) and other utility regulations, as required.
- Works with other disciplines within the Transmission organization and other company business units to achieve stated goals.
- Assist with storm/emergency restoration efforts as necessary.
- Perform engineering activities associated with the physical design of high and medium voltage utility substations, including: site development, grading & drainage design, drainage/flood studies, geotechnical analysis, foundation design/calculation, structural analysis, etc. for internal substation related projects.
- Work in a team environment to develop detailed engineering scope documents from a high-level functional document. This includes preparing cost and time estimates as needed.
- Order and track the substation material and ensure timely delivery to appropriate staging areas.
- Oversee substation design contractor activities and perform thorough quality reviews of their design packages.
- Provide technical support during construction and commissioning of substation assets.
- Work with Design Basis and industry committees to develop and maintain substation design standards.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Education:
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Discipline (typically Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, and Industrial) from a four-year accredited institution OR
- Engineering Technology degree from a four-year accredited institution with a PE certification
- Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering (other disciplines may be considered based on experience)
Minimum Experience:
- Engineer I: at least 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:
- Structural design engineering experience
- Transmission and/or Substation utility experience
Minimum Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
- Demonstrated ability to apply engineering principles
- Ability to recognize opportunities for process improvement and have the ability to enact change
- Excellent project management skills
- 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: FE, PE
- NOTE: Applicants with Engineering Technology degree must have a PE certification to be considered for this position
Program/software:
- Preferred: RISA 3D, STAAD, AutoCAD Civil 3D, AutoCAD Map 3D, Dimensional Solutions foundation software suite, InfraWorks