PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
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Work History
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David Huff

Entergy Corporation
Denham Springs,LA
10
years of professional experience

Results-driven Engineering Professional experienced in design, project execution, and strategic planning. Delivered successful projects through effective resource management, compliance assurance, and process optimization. Demonstrated ability to lead design teams and collaborate with contractors, regulatory agencies, and cross-functional teams to achieve project objectives.

Work History

Senior Lead Design Engineer

7 Years 11 Months
Entergy Corporation | 09.2018 - Current
  • Review detailed designs for accuracy, completion, and constructability
  • Identify, address, and mitigate risks and safety issues in the design package
  • Contribute to improved Total Shareholder Return (TSR) and Net Promoter Score (NPS) by optimizing project efficiency, reducing costs, and delivering reliable design solutions
  • Standardized pole foundation design
  • Implement hurricane resiliency standards for coastal area
  • Cost savings of $400,000 by elimination of abandoned line
  • Cost savings of $100,000 by managing internal design
  • Conduct field constructability reviews to ensure designs are practical, safe, and ready for construction
  • Answer and provide solutions via RFIs for design vendor
  • Review, approve, and negotiate contracts and change orders to align scope, cost, and schedule
  • Interface with engineering service providers, coordinating efforts to support projects
  • Lead process improvements and training to boost team productivity, safety, and quality

Additional Roles

  • Led initiatives to strengthen Organization Health Index (OHI) through enhanced engagement and communication strategies
  • Entergy Safety Chairperson
  • Served on '23-'26 South West Electrical Distribution Exchange Design Committee. Presented on Entergy pole foundation program at 2026 conference
  • Interview, select, onboard, and mentor summer interns/co-op for '22, '23, '24, '25, '26
  • Assumed various responsibilities to support team initiatives

Design Engineer

2 Years 1 Month
Hol-Mac Corporation | 06.2016 - 07.2018
  • Created and modified designs to align with customer needs and market trends
  • Designed tooling and manufacturing processes for new designs and products
  • Created and modified designs to meet customer and market demands
  • Evaluated existing and new designs for compliance with relevant standards (OSHA, ANSI, etc)
  • Completed safety reviews and evaluations on new products
  • Conducted root cause analysis to identify failures and implement corrective actions

Education

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

The University of Mississippi

Master of Business Administration

Louisiana State University Shreveport | 06-2025

Project Management Professional

PMI | 02-2023

Skills

Technical expertise
Project lifecycle management
Engineering Process Improvement
Cost-saving initiatives
Design compliance analysis
Safety & Risk Mitigation
Engineering Leadership & Team Management
Problem solving
Communication & collaboration
Mentorship

Interests

Crossfit
Motorcycling
Woodworking

Timeline

Senior Lead Design Engineer

Entergy Corporation
09.2018 - CurrentRead More

Design Engineer

Hol-Mac Corporation
06.2016 - 07.2018Read More

PMI

Project Management Professional
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The University of Mississippi

Bachelor of Science from Mechanical Engineering
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Louisiana State University Shreveport

Master of Business Administration
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David Huff