Distribution Designer Helper-Senior

Summary

Entergy is a provider of essential services, and they are seeking a Senior Distribution Designer Helper. The role involves performing drafting, preparing drawings and estimates, and communicating with customers to ensure efficient service delivery while adhering to safety and company standards.

Responsibilities

• Meet regularly with external/internal customers to discuss and determine specific requirements to provide service in each situation and negotiate facilities layout, point of service, and proposed service date using the most efficient and cost effective method of meeting the customer’s needs while adhering to existing codes, standards and policies, as related to his work
• Conduct field investigations; evaluate possible service alternatives, determine the appropriate standards and/or specifications; prepare accurate construction drawings and material/labor estimates; interpret customer survey plats; assist in engineering calculations, tables, layouts, studies, and reports, as related to his work
• Communicate and/or negotiate right of way easements and/or permits and determine right of way clearing needs. Prepare and secure appropriate right of way documents and drawings in accordance with Entergy Standards
• Interpret and document the appropriate tariffs, policies, and procedures related to the Contribution in Aid of Construction (CIAC) process
• Serve as the one-point of contact for the customer during the design phase and as needed after the design package has been released for scheduling and construction
• Communicate and coordinate assigned projects with all Entergy departments and appropriate personnel
• Approve, release and assist/create project designs when authorized
• Follow and adhere to all Entergy safe work practices/policies, which include attending and participating in daily/monthly safety meetings

Skills

• Must have one of the following: 1 years field operations experience (Transmission Line or Substation, Distribution Line or Service, Field Metering), OR Completion of Entergy's Technical Personal Development Program (TPDP), OR 2 Year Technical Associate Degree in a related field from an accredited school, OR A minimum of 60 College hours toward a 4 year degree in a related field from an accredited school
• Willing and able to communicate effectively with customers, department management, co-workers, and other groups related to the design, scheduling and construction of work through written and oral skills
• Within six months after employment, know and understand Entergy's safety rules, be willing and able to administer all approved methods of first aid/CPR
• Must complete Designer Training Modules within 18 months
• Must maintain a valid driver's license
• Must be willing and able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, to include but not limited to: Have strength and endurance adequate for arduous labor as circumstances may require
• Be alert in observing hazards in order to help avoid accidents
• Be willing and able to work in unusual surroundings, as well as the normal working conditions pertaining to this job
• Be willing and able to receive and execute orders and instructions in such a manner as to inspire respect and confidence of superiors and co-workers
• Be willing and able to meet the public in a pleasant, professional, and tactful manner
• Must meet all qualifications of Engineering Helper or one of the following: 3 Years field operations experience (Transmission Line or Substation, Distribution Line or Service, Field Metering), OR Completion of Entergy's Technical Personal Development Program (TPDP) and 2 years related work experience, OR 2 Year Technical Associate Degree in a related field from an accredited school and 2 years related work experience, OR A minimum of 60 College hours toward a 4 year degree in a related field from an accredited school and 2 years related work experience, OR 4 Year Technical Degree in a related field from an accredited school
• Must have a thorough knowledge of engineering and design principles, company standards, applicable electrical codes, and appropriate company processes and policies, as related to work
• Know and understand Company's safety rules, and be willing and able to administer all approved methods of first aid/CPR
• Must maintain a valid driver's license
• Must be willing and able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, to include but not limited to: Have strength and endurance adequate for arduous labor as circumstances may require
• Must meet all qualifications of Distribution Designer and one of the following: Four years field operations experience (Transmission Line or Substation, Distribution Line or Service, Field Metering) and worked 2 years as an Distribution Designer, OR Must have qualified and worked 3 years as an Distribution Designer, OR Must possess a 2 Year Technical Associate Degree or 60 credit hours toward a 4 year degree in a related field from an accredited school and worked 2 years as an Distribution Designer or related work, OR Must possess a 4 Year Technical Degree in a related field from an accredited school and worked 1 years as an Distribution Designer or related work

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Must have one of the following: 1 years field operations experience (Transmission Line or Substation, Distribution Line or Service, Field Metering), OR Completion of Entergy's Technical Personal Development Program (TPDP), OR 2 Year Technical Associate Degree in a related field from an accredited school, OR A minimum of 60 College hours toward a 4 year degree in a related field from an accredited school
• Willing and able to communicate effectively with customers, department management, co-workers, and other groups related to the design, scheduling and construction of work through written and oral skills
• Within six months after employment, know and understand Entergy's safety rules, be willing and able to administer all approved methods of first aid/CPR
• Must complete Designer Training Modules within 18 months
• Must maintain a valid driver's license
• Must be willing and able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, to include but not limited to: Have strength and endurance adequate for arduous labor as circumstances may require
• Be alert in observing hazards in order to help avoid accidents
• Be willing and able to work in unusual surroundings, as well as the normal working conditions pertaining to this job
• Be willing and able to receive and execute orders and instructions in such a manner as to inspire respect and confidence of superiors and co-workers
• Be willing and able to meet the public in a pleasant, professional, and tactful manner
• Must meet all qualifications of Engineering Helper or one of the following: 3 Years field operations experience (Transmission Line or Substation, Distribution Line or Service, Field Metering), OR Completion of Entergy's Technical Personal Development Program (TPDP) and 2 years related work experience, OR 2 Year Technical Associate Degree in a related field from an accredited school and 2 years related work experience, OR A minimum of 60 College hours toward a 4 year degree in a related field from an accredited school and 2 years related work experience, OR 4 Year Technical Degree in a related field from an accredited school
• Must have a thorough knowledge of engineering and design principles, company standards, applicable electrical codes, and appropriate company processes and policies, as related to work
• Know and understand Company's safety rules, and be willing and able to administer all approved methods of first aid/CPR
• Must maintain a valid driver's license
• Must be willing and able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, to include but not limited to: Have strength and endurance adequate for arduous labor as circumstances may require
• Must meet all qualifications of Distribution Designer and one of the following: Four years field operations experience (Transmission Line or Substation, Distribution Line or Service, Field Metering) and worked 2 years as an Distribution Designer, OR Must have qualified and worked 3 years as an Distribution Designer, OR Must possess a 2 Year Technical Associate Degree or 60 credit hours toward a 4 year degree in a related field from an accredited school and worked 2 years as an Distribution Designer or related work, OR Must possess a 4 Year Technical Degree in a related field from an accredited school and worked 1 years as an Distribution Designer or related work

Benefits

• This position is designated as a Safety Sensitive position and is subject to mandatory pre-employment and random drug testing.
• Entergy provides reasonable accommodations for online applicants.
• 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.