Engineering Assistant

At Cleco, we're not just powering lives—we're powering a cleaner, smarter future for Louisiana. With bold investments in innovative energy solutions, we're transforming how we power our communities: smarter, cleaner, and more sustainable. This is a long-term commitment to our people and our communities because our future—and the future of generations to come—depends on it. If you're ready to make an impact where it matters most, join us at Cleco—where we're Energizing Your Tomorrow. The Engineering Assistant II is an experienced professional with knowledge of and some experience with maintaining electrical distribution standards. This position is responsible for assisting the distribution standards engineers in evaluating and approving material along with maintaining and reviewing the Distribution Construction Manual used on Cleco's distribution system. Works with distribution standards engineers, distribution operations personnel, and distribution engineering personnel to understand the needs and identify improvements in Cleco's distribution standards Key Responsibilities Champions a corporate culture that emphasizes transparency, integrity, safety, environmental responsibility, employee development, diversity and inclusion, customer service, and operational excellence. Updates and maintains Cleco's Distribution Construction Manual while collaborating with distribution engineering personnel and distribution operations personnel to ensure that the equipment within Cleco's distribution standards meets the needs of Cleco's distribution system. Works closely with material and equipment vendors to acquire pricing, part numbers, and current product specifications used on Cleco's distribution system. Assists distribution operations personnel by providing technical information and support to ensure their awareness of new distribution standards, specifications, procedures and any changes in the Distribution Construction Manual. Assists distribution standards engineers in creating new Compatible Units and revising existing Compatible Units due to errors or changes in labor/material requirements. Works with stores and purchasing personnel to add new material and update existing material in SAP to ensure that all necessary material is available to distribution engineering and distribution operations. Assists distribution standards engineers in performing project inspections to ensure that the project construction is in compliance with Cleco's distribution construction standards. Qualifications Required Education, Skills & Experience Associate's degree in Engineering Technology or related field 0-3+ years of related experience Preferred experience in mechanical and computer aided drafting and design (CADD) Business acumen pertaining to the Utility industry Knowledge of leading practices for their practice area Planning and project management skills Willingness and ability to learn new technologies on the job Proficient at functioning effectively within a team environment, present ideas and opinions in a respective and collegial manner Licenses and Certifications Not required Key Competencies

BEHAVIORAL

Building Organizational Talent• Building Partnerships Leading Teams Business Acumen Communication Courage Building Self-Insight Building Talent• Driving for Results Energizing the Organization Driving Execution Building Trusting Relationships Driving Innovation Planning and Organizing Safety Establishing Strategic Direction

TECHNICAL

Analytical skills Compliance May perform other duties as assigned. Salary dependent on experience, skills, education, and training. Cleco Corporate Holdings LLC is a regional energy holding company that conducts its business operations through its primary subsidiary, Cleco Power. Headquartered in Pineville, Louisiana, and in business since 1935, the company has approximately 1,200 employees. Cleco Power Cleco Power is a regulated electric utility that owns 8 generating units with a rated capacity of 2,676 megawatts and operates 946 megawatts on behalf of its generation partners. Assets also includes 1,386 miles of transmission lines and approximately 12,228 miles of distribution lines. Cleco Power uses multiple generating sources and multiple fuels to serve approximately 295,000 customers in 24 of Louisiana's parishes through its retail business and supplies wholesale power in Louisiana. Parishes served include Acadia, Allen, Avoyelles, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Catahoula, DeSoto, Evangeline, Grant, Iberia, Jefferson Davis, LaSalle, Natchitoches, Rapides, Red River, Sabine, St. Landry, St. Martin, St. Mary, St. Tammany, Tangipahoa, Vermilion, Vernon and Washington.