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Job Title: Utility Engineer

Work Place Flexibility: Onsite 

Legal Entity: Entergy Services, LLC 

Note: This is an onsite position working 5 days a week in the office, based out of our offices in New Orleans, LA. The selected candidate will be placed as an Engineer I, II, III or Sr. depending on the experience of the candidate.  If the selected candidate is outside the area, they will be expected to relocate for this opportunity. Relocation assistance is not available for this posting. 

Job Summary/Purpose

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

Additionally, the AMI Engineering team will be responsible for an electric meter “farm” and working closely with all stakeholders, including but not limited 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 or existing meter population as applicable
• Oversee programming of meters for different metering services or required features, including functions such as Delivered/Received power usage for 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.
• Qualification and vetting of firmware, manufacturing changes, etc.

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+ years of relevant experience
• Engineer II: 2+ years of relevant experience (1year with a M.S.)
• Engineer III: 4+ years of relevant experience
• Senior Engineer: 6+ years of relevant experience (5+ years with PE)

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 hardware 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 drives for value in sound engineering decisions. Mentor other engineers and technical professionals. 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. Familiar with National Electrical Safety Codes and National Electrical Code. 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 can mitigate the hazards. Ability to meet the public in a pleasant and tactful manner and understand the importance of delivering a high level of customer service. Demonstrated acceptance of a diverse and inclusive work environment and customer base. Ability to recognize opportunities for process improvement and can enact change.

Any certificates, licenses, etc., required for the position

• Must have valid driver's license and good driving record.

Primary Location: Louisiana-New Orleans Louisiana : New Orleans 
Job Function: Corporate
FLSA Status: Professional 
Relocation Option: No Relocation Offered
Union description/code: NON BARGAINING UNIT 
Number of Openings: 1
Req ID: 121409
Travel Percentage:Up to 25%

An Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Vets. Please click here to view the EEO 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 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.

 Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal

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.

EEI Testing:

One way that Entergy has found to identify and assess the abilities and skills needed for certain jobs is through pre-employment testing. If this position does require an EEI test, the type of test will be located under the qualifications section of the job posting. If you are invited to a test session, we strongly recommend you review and complete the practice test as well as review the testing brochure for your respective test.  The test brochure will give you critical information on the test such as time allocated and number of questions.  Also, keep in mind that the actual test is timed; you should practice timing yourself while doing the practice tests. The practice test information and test brochures can be located by going to the EEI website, http://www.eei.org/practicetests, Logon ID:  entergy, password:  practice test (2 words). Travel expenses incurred in connection with EEI testing are non-reimbursable.

In addition to EEI testing there is also Fit-for-Duty testing which will identify and assess the abilities and skills needed for certain jobs. If this position does require Fit-for-Duty testing, the type of test will be located under the qualifications section of the job posting.

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.

This position is designated as a Safety Sensitive position and is subject to mandatory pre-employment and random drug testing.