Beginning Feb. 22, Entergy celebrates National Engineers Week, recognizing how engineers play a vital role in innovating solutions to global challenges that impact future generations.
From our power plants and operations centers to regulatory teams and capital projects, engineers are an indispensable part of the Entergy team. Across the company, these professionals collaborate on a journey to make Entergy the premier utility.
This week, we’re highlighting four engineers whose talent and dedication are powering progress making a difference for our customers every day.
Hayden Groover
Hayden Groover is a reliability engineer for Entergy Mississippi’s South region. His previous roles with Entergy included working as a distribution field engineer in Lake Charles, Louisiana, and as an intern at the Attala Plant in Sallis, Mississippi.
“Reliability is our promise to the communities we serve,” said Groover. “That power will be there not only in fair weather, but in the moments it is needed most. Our work is proven in our commitment and dedication to our customers.”
He holds a degree in electrical engineering from Mississippi State University.
Shay Hodges
Shay Hodges is a field engineer who has worked with Entergy in Vicksburg and Clinton.
“As an engineer at Entergy,” said Hodges. “I’m grateful for the opportunity to use my skills to provide reliable power and serve the community I call home.”
Originally from Brookhaven, he holds a degree in mechanical engineering from Mississippi State University.
Waldron Mosby
Waldron Mosby is a Distribution Operations Center engineer who has worked with Entergy for more than seven years.
“I enjoy being a DOC engineer because I am able to make a meaningful impact on both the community and our customers on a daily basis,” said Mosby. “This role allows me to make real-time decisions by applying by tools, data and engineering judgment.”
He holds a degree in mechanical engineering from Mississippi State University.
Matt Smith
Matt Smith is a transmission engineer who has worked with Entergy for two years. In this role, he focuses on maintaining system reliability, improving infrastructure and keeping safety at the forefront of everything he does. He takes pride in the work the team does every day to strengthen the Mississippi grid.
“Engineering is about building systems people can rely on every day,” said Smith. “I’m proud to help deliver safe, reliable infrastructure that keeps our communities connected and makes a meaningful difference for our customers.”
Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with family. He and his wife, Macie, reside in Wesson with their three children, Liam, 6, Vivian, 4, and Raleigh, 2.
Founded in 1951, EWeek is dedicated to ensuring a diverse and well-educated future engineering workforce by increasing understanding of and interest in engineering and technology careers.
This year’s theme “Transform Your Future” is about celebrating engineers and engaging students. As we celebrate the accomplishments of engineers past and present who have designed the future we currently live in, we also look to the next generation and how we can inspire kids to pursue engineering careers that will be focused on designing our future.
Join Entergy and engineering peers from around the world as we celebrate this important profession. Learn more about how you can help inspire future innovators by visiting DiscoverE.org.
