Job Title: Engineer

Work Place Flexibility: Onsite 

Legal Entity: Entergy Services, Inc.-ESI (OLD) 

 

**This position will be filled as an Engineer III, Sr. or Sr. Lead depending on the candidate's qualifications and experience.**

JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE:

Responsible for development and management of Entergy’s FERC Dam Safety Program, Emergency Action Plan, and Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) compliance programs; on-going performance trending and analyses; assess performance; and identify and implement/recommend appropriate changes and improvements. Establishes a collaborative working relationship with Federal, State, Corporate, Consultants, and Contractor’s personnel. Identifies and analyzes problems; distinguishes between relevant and irrelevant information to make logical decisions and develop solutions. Communicates effectively with all levels and types of organizations and audiences and uses partnerships to achieve collaborative solutions and resolve complex problems. Uses project management, conflict management, mediation, team building, and negotiation tools to achieve results in a collaborative spirit. Analyzes diverse viewpoints to make planning decisions and solve work problems.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Plans and carries out assignments independently, setting own priorities and coordinating/consulting as necessary. Independently resolves problems involving deviations from established procedure, unfamiliar situations, or unusual requirements. Utilize industry resources to identify new and innovative techniques and best practices. Serve as champion for new techniques as appropriate. Responsible for development, implementation and management of Power Generation’s FERC Dam Safety Program, Emergency Action Plan, and COOP Compliance Programs. As appropriate, recommend and use specialized consultants. Manage the Dam Safety “Lessons Learned” process and ensure that all appropriate personnel are aware of industry “Best Practices”. Develops and maintains emergency action and warning plans for Carpenter and Remmel Dams. Develops public involvement plans for transfer of information to key agencies and the public. Provide training to appropriate personnel on actions to assure compliance with the Dam Safety, EAP and COOP programs. Develops and implements a continuing Dam Safety Training Program for on-site project staff, operations personnel, and other personnel in effective observation of structural elements, recognition of structural and instrumentation conditions symptomatic of potential distress, analysis of distress conditions, response (operations and/or repair) procedures and methods, and emergency notification procedures. Develops and coordinates Power Generation’s Dam Safety Assurance Program, including scope, procedures, methods and schedules for inspection, surveillance, instrumentation data monitoring, and analysis. Coordinates collection and processing of data from instrumentation data monitoring for Carpenter and Remmel Dams; establishes schedules and procedures to assure routine and specialized data collection, verification, processing, storage, and filing is performed as required Coordinates review and analyses of plotted and tabulated data to assure timely recognition of problems or changed conditions. Prepares reports based on this coordinated review and analyses. Conducts and coordinates special and periodic inspections of Carpenter and Remmel Dams, prepares reports of inspections and coordinates determination of project deficiencies, documentation, and resolution of corrective actions or adjustments.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum education required of the position

B.S. Degree in Engineering Desired: B.S. Degree in Civil Engineering with a P.E. License

Minimum experience required of the position

Engineer III: at least 4-6 years years of related experience in the design, maintenance, operations, and/or performance evaluation of dams and levees. Engineer, Sr: at least 6 years of related experience in the design, maintenance, operations, and/or performance evaluation of dams and levees. Engineer, Sr Lead: at least 8 years of related experience in the design, maintenance, operations, and/or performance evaluation of dams and levees. Experience in Dam Safety Programs preferred

Minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities required of the position

Skill in maintaining effective working relationships with both internal and external customers Skill in written and verbal communications with ability to explain/defend project status and make presentations in public forums, etc. Skill in applying advanced engineering and dam safety theories, principles, concepts, standards, and methods to: Resolve unique or novel problems and conditions; Significantly alter standard practices, equipment, devices, processes, and known techniques; Provide significant and innovative recommendations for advancing the Dam Safety program/methods; and Execute significant projects representing an important segment of Power Generation’s operating programs, or affecting the welfare of the public and/or the sustainability of natural resources and the environment. Must have demonstrable skill in the evaluation of technical performance, identifying potential improvements, and determining and applying “Best Practices” in technical areas. Strong abilities to communicate both orally and in writing, with working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, project management, and performance monitoring software. Experience in operation, maintenance, risk assessments, and management of similar facilities; specific experience in operating dams and hydropower plants preferred.

Certifications, licenses, etc. required of the position

Professional Engineer Registration in Civil Engineering

 

 

 

 

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Primary Location: Arkansas-Malvern Arkansas : Malvern 
Job Function: Engineering
FLSA Status: Professional 
Relocation Option: Level II
Union description/code: NON BARGAINING UNIT 
Number of Openings: 1
Req ID: 119951
Travel Percentage:Up to 25%

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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. 

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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.

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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 Pre-employment Testing:  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, numberLogon ID:  entergy, password:  practice test (2 words). Travel expenses incurred in connection with EEI testing are non-reimbursable.

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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.