Helper Distribution Designer - Distribution Designer
Entergy, Navasota, Texas, United States, 77869
Job Title:
Helper Distribution Designer / Distribution Designer
Work Place Flexibility:
Onsite
Legal Entity:
Entergy Texas, Inc.-GTX
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 while adhering to existing codes, standards, and policies.
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.
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.
Creates, approves and releases project designs when authorized.
Follow and adhere to all Entergy safe work practices/policies, which include attending and participating in daily/monthly safety meetings.
Qualifications
Must have one of the following:
1 year field operations experience
(Transmission Line or Substation, Distribution Line or Service, Field Metering),
Completion of Entergy’s Technical Personal Development Program (TPDP) ,
2‑Year Technical Associate Degree
in a related field from an accredited school, or
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 and 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.
Physical Qualifications
Must be willing and able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, to include but not limited to: having strength and endurance adequate for arduous labor as circumstances may require.
Personal Qualifications
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 professional, pleasant, and tactful manner.
Safety Sensitive Position:
This position requires mandatory pre‑employment and random drug testing.
Primary Location:
Texas - Navasota Texas : Navasota
Job Function:
Skilled / Craft
FLSA Status:
Nonexempt
Relocation Option:
No Relocation Offered
Union description/code:
GTX Utility Ops
Travel Percentage:
Up to 25%
Equal Opportunity Employer An Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Vets.
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 & 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.
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.
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Helper Distribution Designer / Distribution Designer
Work Place Flexibility:
Onsite
Legal Entity:
Entergy Texas, Inc.-GTX
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 while adhering to existing codes, standards, and policies.
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.
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.
Creates, approves and releases project designs when authorized.
Follow and adhere to all Entergy safe work practices/policies, which include attending and participating in daily/monthly safety meetings.
Qualifications
Must have one of the following:
1 year field operations experience
(Transmission Line or Substation, Distribution Line or Service, Field Metering),
Completion of Entergy’s Technical Personal Development Program (TPDP) ,
2‑Year Technical Associate Degree
in a related field from an accredited school, or
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 and 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.
Physical Qualifications
Must be willing and able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, to include but not limited to: having strength and endurance adequate for arduous labor as circumstances may require.
Personal Qualifications
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 professional, pleasant, and tactful manner.
Safety Sensitive Position:
This position requires mandatory pre‑employment and random drug testing.
Primary Location:
Texas - Navasota Texas : Navasota
Job Function:
Skilled / Craft
FLSA Status:
Nonexempt
Relocation Option:
No Relocation Offered
Union description/code:
GTX Utility Ops
Travel Percentage:
Up to 25%
Equal Opportunity Employer An Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Vets.
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 & 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.
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.
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