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Get Access To All JobsDate: Nov 6, 2026
Location: Mountain View, Arkansas, United States
Company: Entergy
Work Place Flexibility: Onsite
Legal Entity: Entergy Arkansas, LLC
This position can be filled as a Distribution Designer I, II, III, or Sr depending upon the candidate’s experience.
JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE
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
- Primary responsibility will be to manage multiple distribution projects for new residential and commercial businesses. Includes meeting with customers to determine their service needs, design of overhead and underground line extensions, estimating costs, preparing construction drawings and coordinate construction commits.
- Coordinate and lead pre-design and pre-construction meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
- Perform engineering calculations to aid in planning and corrective measure projects (i.e., load studies, revenue justification, fault current, voltage drop, etc.).
- Provide leadership and technical support to local operations and contract compliance with regards to distribution design standards and practices to provide seamless service to customers and external constituents.
- Aid local Right of Way agent with acquiring permits and ROW documents.
- Assist with storm restoration efforts as needed both local and out of town leading and/or participating in damage assessment activities.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Designer I
Requires one of the following –
a. Bachelor’s degree (any discipline) OR
b. 2-year Technical Associates degree OR
c. 1-year Electric Utility Distribution (or Transmission) Design experience OR
d. > 2 years of Electric Utility field operational experience (Transmission Line or Substation, Distribution Line or Service, Field Metering) OR
Department Sr. Manager’s (or above) approval in lieu of all requirements
Designer II
Requires 2 years Electric Utility Distribution (or Transmission) Design experience AND one of the following –
a. Bachelor’s degree (any discipline) OR
b. 2-year Technical Associates degree OR
c. 2 additional years Electric Utility Distribution (or Transmission) Design experience OR
d. > 2 years of Electric Utility field operational experience (Transmission Line or Substation, Distribution Line or Service, Field Metering) OR
Department Sr. Manager’s (or above) approval in lieu of all requirements
Designer III
Requires 4 years Electric Utility Distribution (or Transmission) Design experience AND one of the following –
a. Bachelor’s degree (any discipline) OR
b. 2-year Technical Associates degree OR
c. 2 additional years Electric Utility Distribution (or Transmission) Design experience OR
d. > 2 years of Electric Utility field operational experience (Transmission Line or Substation, Distribution Line or Service, Field Metering) OR
Department Sr. Manager’s (or above) approval in lieu of all requirements
Designer Sr
Requires 6 years Electric Utility Distribution (or Transmission) Design experience AND one of the following –
a. Bachelor’s degree (any discipline) OR
b. 2-year Technical Associates degree OR
c. 2 additional years Electric Utility Distribution (or Transmission) Design experience OR
d. > 2 years of Electric Utility field operational experience (Transmission Line or Substation, Distribution Line or Service, Field Metering) OR
Department Sr. Manager’s (or above) approval in lieu of all requirements
Minimum knowledge, skills and abilities required of the position
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. Familiar with National Electrical Safety Code and National Electrical Code. Required to work safely and follow all Entergy safety policies and procedures. Ability to recognize hazards in the workplace and mitigate the hazards. Ability to maintain and care for Company equipment properly and safeguard assets. Ability to meet the public in a pleasant and tactful manner and understand the importance of delivering a high level of customer service. Demonstrated acceptance of a diverse and inclusive work environment and customer base. Ability to recognize opportunities for process improvement.
Any certificates, licenses, etc. required for the position
Must have valid driver's license and good driving record.
Primary Location: Arkansas - Mountain View Arkansas : Mountain View
Job Function: Corporate
FLSA Status: Professional
Relocation Option: No Relocation Offered
Union description/code: NON BARGAINING UNIT
Number of Openings: 1
Req ID: 125567
Travel Percentage: Up to 25%
An Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Vets. Please click here to view the EEO page, or see statements below.
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: 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.
Entergy Pay Transparency Policy Statement: The Entergy System of Companies (the Company) will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Company’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c). Equal Opportunity and Pay Transparency.
Pay Transparency Notice:
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.
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.
Job Segment: Transmission Line, Distribution, Compliance, Business Process, Electrical, Energy, Operations, Legal, Management, Engineering
Date: Nov 6, 2026
Location: Mountain View, Arkansas, United States
Company: Entergy
Work Place Flexibility: Onsite
Legal Entity: Entergy Arkansas, LLC
This position can be filled as a Distribution Designer I, II, III, or Sr depending upon the candidate’s experience.
JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE
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
- Primary responsibility will be to manage multiple distribution projects for new residential and commercial businesses. Includes meeting with customers to determine their service needs, design of overhead and underground line extensions, estimating costs, preparing construction drawings and coordinate construction commits.
- Coordinate and lead pre-design and pre-construction meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
- Perform engineering calculations to aid in planning and corrective measure projects (i.e., load studies, revenue justification, fault current, voltage drop, etc.).
- Provide leadership and technical support to local operations and contract compliance with regards to distribution design standards and practices to provide seamless service to customers and external constituents.
- Aid local Right of Way agent with acquiring permits and ROW documents.
- Assist with storm restoration efforts as needed both local and out of town leading and/or participating in damage assessment activities.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Designer I
Requires one of the following –
a. Bachelor’s degree (any discipline) OR
b. 2-year Technical Associates degree OR
c. 1-year Electric Utility Distribution (or Transmission) Design experience OR
d. > 2 years of Electric Utility field operational experience (Transmission Line or Substation, Distribution Line or Service, Field Metering) OR
Department Sr. Manager’s (or above) approval in lieu of all requirements
Designer II
Requires 2 years Electric Utility Distribution (or Transmission) Design experience AND one of the following –
a. Bachelor’s degree (any discipline) OR
b. 2-year Technical Associates degree OR
c. 2 additional years Electric Utility Distribution (or Transmission) Design experience OR
d. > 2 years of Electric Utility field operational experience (Transmission Line or Substation, Distribution Line or Service, Field Metering) OR
Department Sr. Manager’s (or above) approval in lieu of all requirements
Designer III
Requires 4 years Electric Utility Distribution (or Transmission) Design experience AND one of the following –
a. Bachelor’s degree (any discipline) OR
b. 2-year Technical Associates degree OR
c. 2 additional years Electric Utility Distribution (or Transmission) Design experience OR
d. > 2 years of Electric Utility field operational experience (Transmission Line or Substation, Distribution Line or Service, Field Metering) OR
Department Sr. Manager’s (or above) approval in lieu of all requirements
Designer Sr
Requires 6 years Electric Utility Distribution (or Transmission) Design experience AND one of the following –
a. Bachelor’s degree (any discipline) OR
b. 2-year Technical Associates degree OR
c. 2 additional years Electric Utility Distribution (or Transmission) Design experience OR
d. > 2 years of Electric Utility field operational experience (Transmission Line or Substation, Distribution Line or Service, Field Metering) OR
Department Sr. Manager’s (or above) approval in lieu of all requirements
Minimum knowledge, skills and abilities required of the position
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. Familiar with National Electrical Safety Code and National Electrical Code. Required to work safely and follow all Entergy safety policies and procedures. Ability to recognize hazards in the workplace and mitigate the hazards. Ability to maintain and care for Company equipment properly and safeguard assets. Ability to meet the public in a pleasant and tactful manner and understand the importance of delivering a high level of customer service. Demonstrated acceptance of a diverse and inclusive work environment and customer base. Ability to recognize opportunities for process improvement.
Any certificates, licenses, etc. required for the position
Must have valid driver's license and good driving record.
Primary Location: Arkansas - Mountain View Arkansas : Mountain View
Job Function: Corporate
FLSA Status: Professional
Relocation Option: No Relocation Offered
Union description/code: NON BARGAINING UNIT
Number of Openings: 1
Req ID: 125567
Travel Percentage: Up to 25%
An Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Vets. Please click here to view the EEO page, or see statements below.
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: 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.
Entergy Pay Transparency Policy Statement: The Entergy System of Companies (the Company) will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Company’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c). Equal Opportunity and Pay Transparency.
Pay Transparency Notice:
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.
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.
Job Segment: Transmission Line, Distribution, Compliance, Business Process, Electrical, Energy, Operations, Legal, Management, Engineering
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Distribution Manager
Confirm your degree qualifies the role
Distribution Manager positions require a direct tie between your job duties and your degree field. Supply chain, industrial engineering, or operations management degrees align most clearly. A mismatch between your degree and job description can jeopardize your OPT authorization with USCIS.
Target employers with existing H-1B sponsorship history
Companies that have sponsored H-1B visas in logistics and supply chain are far more likely to support your OPT and convert to long-term sponsorship. Past sponsorship behavior is the most reliable signal that an employer understands and accepts visa requirements.
Clarify OPT authorization before accepting an offer
Before signing anything, confirm the employer is comfortable with OPT work authorization and understands your timeline. Some hiring managers confuse OPT with H-1B sponsorship. A short, clear conversation early prevents misunderstandings that could cost you the role.
Track your OPT end date against the hiring timeline
Distribution Manager hiring cycles often run eight to twelve weeks. If your OPT expires within that window, flag it early. Employers who want you will move faster if they understand the deadline, and delays in offer paperwork can put your authorization at risk.
Position operations experience as a leadership asset
Distribution roles at the manager level require demonstrated cross-functional coordination and team oversight. Highlight internships or project leadership that show you managed logistics workflows, vendor relationships, or warehouse operations. Specific outcomes, like reduced lead times, outperform vague responsibility claims in interviews.
Understand STEM OPT extension eligibility for your degree
STEM OPT extends your work authorization by 24 months if your degree is on the STEM Designated Degree Program List. Supply chain, industrial engineering, and operations research degrees often qualify. Confirm with your DSO before your job search so you can accurately communicate your full authorized timeline.
Distribution Manager OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Distribution Manager on OPT?
Yes, Distribution Manager roles qualify for OPT work authorization as long as the position is directly related to your degree field. USCIS requires a clear connection between your job duties and your area of study. Degrees in supply chain management, industrial engineering, logistics, or operations management align well with this job title. If your degree is outside those fields, document how your coursework supports the role.
Do Distribution Manager jobs typically lead to H-1B sponsorship?
Many do, particularly at mid-size and large employers in manufacturing, e-commerce, and retail distribution. Distribution Manager is a specialty occupation that meets H-1B eligibility criteria, so employers familiar with sponsorship are generally willing to proceed. The strongest signal is whether a company has sponsored H-1B visas before. Migrate Mate filters for OPT-friendly employers so you can focus your search on companies that are already open to sponsorship.
Does a Distribution Manager role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not the job title. If your degree is in industrial engineering, supply chain management, operations research, or another STEM Designated Degree Program, you may qualify for a 24-month STEM OPT extension. The job must also involve applying STEM knowledge directly. Confirm your degree's eligibility with your Designated School Official before your job search so you can plan your timeline accurately.
What should I tell employers about my OPT work authorization timeline?
Be direct and factual. Tell them you're authorized to work on OPT for 12 months, state your exact end date, and explain whether you're STEM OPT eligible for a 24-month extension. Most employers in logistics and operations care about how long you're authorized, not the mechanics of the visa. Having this information ready at the offer stage prevents delays and signals that you've handled this before.
How do I find Distribution Manager jobs that accept OPT students?
Search on Migrate Mate, which is built specifically for F-1 OPT and international students. General job boards rarely filter for visa sponsorship willingness, so you end up applying to companies that won't move forward once they learn your situation. Migrate Mate surfaces employers who have sponsored international workers before and are open to OPT candidates in operations and supply chain roles.