Entergy - Jackson, MS

posted about 2 months ago

Full-time - Entry Level
Jackson, MS
1,001-5,000 employees
Utilities

About the position

At Entergy, we are committed to powering life today and for future generations. This role as an Electrical Instrumentation and Process Controls Engineer is pivotal in our mission to provide reliable and clean energy through our nuclear fleet. The Central Design Engineering team is responsible for delivering high-quality, cost-effective design services that enhance the performance and reliability of our nuclear plants. This position will involve preparing modification packages that adhere to strict regulatory guidelines and standards, ensuring that our design and licensing basis is maintained. As an engineer in this role, you will be tasked with preparing engineering products that improve plant performance, addressing issues that impact safe operations, and proposing process changes to enhance efficiency. You will provide technical support across various departments, including operations and maintenance, and manage engineering work assignments to meet organizational needs. Effective communication is essential, as you will be required to convey technical information clearly to all levels of the organization, both verbally and in writing. Additionally, you will be involved in the preparation and review of digital systems projects, ensuring that software, hardware, and firmware specifications are met. This includes evaluating the effects of radiated emissions on plant equipment and assessing human factors engineering related to digital equipment. You will also be responsible for developing software life cycle strategies, conducting licensing activities, and coordinating design activities with plant simulator personnel. This role requires the ability to manage multiple complex projects while ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare cost-effective modifications to improve plant performance and reliability.
  • Prepare engineering products consistent with defined standards, procedures, and regulatory guidelines.
  • Assist in solutions to issues impacting safe, reliable operations and propose process changes for efficiency.
  • Provide technical support to operations, maintenance, engineering, and other fleet organizations.
  • Manage engineering work assignments to meet department and organizational needs.
  • Communicate technical information, concepts, and ideas throughout the engineering product development process.
  • Attend training and maintain necessary qualifications for group functions.
  • Ensure digital systems projects are prepared, reviewed, tested, and monitored with specialized methods.
  • Evaluate the effect of radiated emissions on plant equipment and assess susceptibility of components.
  • Evaluate human factors engineering effects of design changes for digital equipment.
  • Prepare and review software quality assurance evaluations and develop digital specifications.
  • Test and validate software and develop software life cycle strategies and plans.
  • Implement configuration controls for digital systems and components.
  • Conduct licensing activities ensuring digital-specific considerations are applied.
  • Coordinate digital design activities with plant simulator personnel.
  • Determine preventive and predictive maintenance requirements for systems and equipment.

Requirements

  • B.S. degree in Engineering (Electrical/I&C highly desired) or closely related scientific discipline.
  • 0+ years of experience for Engineer I; 2+ years for Engineer II; 4+ years for Engineer III; 6+ years for Senior Engineer; 7+ years for Senior Lead Engineer.
  • Nuclear Industry Engineering Change Packages qualification (IP-ENG-001) is desired.
  • Previous experience in Operations IT, Design, or Systems engineering teams is desired.
  • Familiarity with the Digital modification process in an industrial environment is desired.
  • Familiarity with Distributed Control Systems, HMI, and PLC applications is desired.
  • Proficiency in computer codes that support Nuclear Design (e.g., ANSYS, ETAP, ME101, PipeFlo, MathCad, PDMS) is desired.
  • Professional Engineering license and/or an SRO license or certification on a PWR or BWR is desired.

Nice-to-haves

  • Experience with the Digital Engineering Guide (EPRI 300201186) is preferred.
  • Experience with software quality assurance evaluations is preferred.

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • 401k retirement plan
  • Paid holidays
  • Relocation assistance
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Flexible scheduling options
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