Distribution Designer I - Sr
Entergy, Mccomb, MS, United States
Job Title
Distribution Designer (I, II, III, or Senior) – position level determined by qualifications and experience. Workplace Flexibility
Onsite. Legal Entity
Entergy Mississippi, LLC. Job Summary
Responsible for meeting with customers to determine electric needs and requirements. Design jobs to install, replace, or remove distribution facilities to support customer requests, reliability projects, or infrastructure improvement. Job Duties / Responsibilities
Manage multiple distribution projects for new residential and commercial businesses, including customer meetings to assess service needs, design of overhead and underground line extensions, estimating costs, preparing construction drawings, and coordinating construction commits. Coordinate and lead pre‑design and pre‑construction meetings with internal and external stakeholders. Perform engineering calculations for load studies, revenue justification, fault current, voltage drop, etc. Provide leadership and technical support to local operations and ensure contract compliance with distribution design standards and practices. Aid the Right of Way agent with permit acquisition and ROW documents. Assist with storm restoration efforts, including local and out‑of‑town damage assessment activities. Minimum Requirements
Designer I
Either one of the following: Bachelor’s degree (any discipline) OR 2‑year Technical Associate’s degree OR 1‑year Electric Utility Distribution (or Transmission) Design experience OR 2+ years of Electric Utility field operational experience (Transmission Line or Substation, Distribution Line or Service, Field Metering) Department Sr. Manager’s (or above) approval in lieu of all requirements. Designer II
2 years of Electric Utility Distribution (or Transmission) Design experience AND One of the following: Bachelor’s degree (any discipline) OR 2‑year Technical Associate’s degree OR Additional 2 years of Electric Utility Distribution (or Transmission) Design experience OR 2+ years of Electric Utility field operational experience (Transmission Line or Substation, Distribution Line or Service, Field Metering) Department Sr. Manager’s (or above) approval in lieu of all requirements. Designer III
4 years of Electric Utility Distribution (or Transmission) Design experience AND One of the following: Bachelor’s degree (any discipline) OR 2‑year Technical Associate’s degree OR Additional 2 years of Electric Utility Distribution (or Transmission) Design experience OR 2+ years of Electric Utility field operational experience (Transmission Line or Substation, Distribution Line or Service, Field Metering) Department Sr. Manager’s (or above) approval in lieu of all requirements. Designer Sr
6 years of Electric Utility Distribution (or Transmission) Design experience AND One of the following: Bachelor’s degree (any discipline) OR 2‑year Technical Associate’s degree OR Additional 2 years of Electric Utility Distribution (or Transmission) Design experience OR 2+ years of Electric Utility field operational experience (Transmission Line or Substation, Distribution Line or Service, Field Metering) Department Sr. Manager’s (or above) approval in lieu of all requirements. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills. Proficient with personal computer operations and related software. Basic theory of electricity and ability to interpret construction drawings. Ability to manage multiple activities and changing priorities. Ability to work well under pressure. Self‑motivated, dependable team player. Good math skills. Familiar with National Electrical Safety Code and National Electrical Code. Follow all Entergy safety policies and procedures; recognize, mitigate and respond to workplace hazards. Maintain and care for company equipment and safeguard assets. Deliver high‑level customer service in a pleasant and tactful manner. Support a diverse and inclusive work environment. Identify opportunities for process improvement. Certificates / Licenses
Valid driver’s license with a good driving record. Safety Sensitive
This position is designated as a Safety Sensitive position and is subject to mandatory pre‑employment and random drug testing. Primary Location
Mississippi – Mccomb, Mississippi. Job Function
All Other Jobs. Travel
Up to 25%. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
An Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Vets. 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. 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. If you are an individual with a disability and you are in need of an accommodation for the recruiting process, please contact Employee Services with your name, contact information, and the requisition number that you are requesting the accommodation for.
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Distribution Designer (I, II, III, or Senior) – position level determined by qualifications and experience. Workplace Flexibility
Onsite. Legal Entity
Entergy Mississippi, LLC. Job Summary
Responsible for meeting with customers to determine electric needs and requirements. Design jobs to install, replace, or remove distribution facilities to support customer requests, reliability projects, or infrastructure improvement. Job Duties / Responsibilities
Manage multiple distribution projects for new residential and commercial businesses, including customer meetings to assess service needs, design of overhead and underground line extensions, estimating costs, preparing construction drawings, and coordinating construction commits. Coordinate and lead pre‑design and pre‑construction meetings with internal and external stakeholders. Perform engineering calculations for load studies, revenue justification, fault current, voltage drop, etc. Provide leadership and technical support to local operations and ensure contract compliance with distribution design standards and practices. Aid the Right of Way agent with permit acquisition and ROW documents. Assist with storm restoration efforts, including local and out‑of‑town damage assessment activities. Minimum Requirements
Designer I
Either one of the following: Bachelor’s degree (any discipline) OR 2‑year Technical Associate’s degree OR 1‑year Electric Utility Distribution (or Transmission) Design experience OR 2+ years of Electric Utility field operational experience (Transmission Line or Substation, Distribution Line or Service, Field Metering) Department Sr. Manager’s (or above) approval in lieu of all requirements. Designer II
2 years of Electric Utility Distribution (or Transmission) Design experience AND One of the following: Bachelor’s degree (any discipline) OR 2‑year Technical Associate’s degree OR Additional 2 years of Electric Utility Distribution (or Transmission) Design experience OR 2+ years of Electric Utility field operational experience (Transmission Line or Substation, Distribution Line or Service, Field Metering) Department Sr. Manager’s (or above) approval in lieu of all requirements. Designer III
4 years of Electric Utility Distribution (or Transmission) Design experience AND One of the following: Bachelor’s degree (any discipline) OR 2‑year Technical Associate’s degree OR Additional 2 years of Electric Utility Distribution (or Transmission) Design experience OR 2+ years of Electric Utility field operational experience (Transmission Line or Substation, Distribution Line or Service, Field Metering) Department Sr. Manager’s (or above) approval in lieu of all requirements. Designer Sr
6 years of Electric Utility Distribution (or Transmission) Design experience AND One of the following: Bachelor’s degree (any discipline) OR 2‑year Technical Associate’s degree OR Additional 2 years of Electric Utility Distribution (or Transmission) Design experience OR 2+ years of Electric Utility field operational experience (Transmission Line or Substation, Distribution Line or Service, Field Metering) Department Sr. Manager’s (or above) approval in lieu of all requirements. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills. Proficient with personal computer operations and related software. Basic theory of electricity and ability to interpret construction drawings. Ability to manage multiple activities and changing priorities. Ability to work well under pressure. Self‑motivated, dependable team player. Good math skills. Familiar with National Electrical Safety Code and National Electrical Code. Follow all Entergy safety policies and procedures; recognize, mitigate and respond to workplace hazards. Maintain and care for company equipment and safeguard assets. Deliver high‑level customer service in a pleasant and tactful manner. Support a diverse and inclusive work environment. Identify opportunities for process improvement. Certificates / Licenses
Valid driver’s license with a good driving record. Safety Sensitive
This position is designated as a Safety Sensitive position and is subject to mandatory pre‑employment and random drug testing. Primary Location
Mississippi – Mccomb, Mississippi. Job Function
All Other Jobs. Travel
Up to 25%. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
An Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Vets. 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. 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. If you are an individual with a disability and you are in need of an accommodation for the recruiting process, please contact Employee Services with your name, contact information, and the requisition number that you are requesting the accommodation for.
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