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Transmission Specialist Sr

Entergy

Posted 12/23/25

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639 Loyola Ave, New Orleans, LA 70113

Full-Time
Experienced
Energy and Utilities
Hybrid

Job Description

Job Summary/Purpose

This position works with supervision, but is largely self-directed. Performs a wide variety of design engineering, maintenance, and operations activities related to routine, non-routine, and emergency restoration duties. Project areas may include grid/system design, operations and maintenance, asset management, and reliability. This position performs highly technical activities, requiring extensive experience and skills.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

  1. Performs a wide variety of engineering support activities in transmission-related areas such as design, maintenance, and operations.
  2. Uses engineering and/or 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.
  3. Applies knowledge of engineering and/or technical principles in evaluating alternatives, making decisions, and interpreting/employing applicable electrical codes, procedures, standards, processes, and policies. Provides leadership and direction to others in the department.
  4. Supports activities to comply with applicable industry standards (i.e., NERC, SERC) and other utility regulations, as required.
  5. Works with other disciplines within the Transmission organization and other company business units to achieve stated goals.
  6. Assist with storm/emergency restoration efforts as necessary.

Minimum Requirements

Minimum education required of the position Technical Degree (2-year Associate or 4-year Bachelor's) and/or years of operational experience in electric utilities commensurate with progression level

Minimum experience required of the position 4 years with 4-year Bachelor's degree experience

Minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities required of the position Technical mastery of engineering and design principles. Recognized by peers (internal and external) as a master in their field. Mastering of relevant processes and policies, plus exceptional design skills and judgment. Consistently demonstrates good judgment. Mentors/leads other EAs and engineers. Good interpersonal skills along with strong written and oral communication skills. Good knowledge of Personal Computer operations and related software. Basic theory of electricity. Ability to interpret construction drawings. Ability to manage multiple activities and changing priorities. Ability to work well under pressure. Self-motivated and dependable team player. Good math skills. 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. Ability to maintain and care for Company equipment properly and safeguard assets. Demonstrated acceptance of a diverse and inclusive work environment and customer base. Ability to recognize opportunities for process improvement. Knowledgeable in MS Office software (Word, Excel, and Outlook).

Any certificates, licenses, etc. required of the position PMP Certification preferred and financial acumen preferred

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Entergy exists to grow a world-class energy business that creates sustainable value for our four stakeholders.

• For our customers, we create value by constantly striving for reasonable costs and providing safe, reliable products and services.

• For our employees, we create value by achieving top-quartile organizational health, providing a safe, rewarding, engaging, diverse and inclusive work environment, fair compensation and benefits, and opportunities to advance their careers. 

• For our communities, we create value through economic development, philanthropy, volunteerism and advocacy, and by operating our business safely and in a socially and environmentally responsible way. 

• For our owners, we create value by aspiring to provide top-quartile returns through the relentless pursuit of opportunities to optimize our business.