Senior Electrical Engineer CEHE

CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been in business for more than 150 years.

Our Vision: Our vision is to become the most admired utility in the United States through the execution of our long-term growth strategy. We have an unwavering commitment to safely and reliably deliver electricity and natural gas to millions of people.

Our Commitment: CenterPoint Energy is committed to creating an inclusive work environment where business results are achieved through the skills, abilities and talents of our diverse workforce.

At CenterPoint Energy, individuals are respected for their contributions toward our company objectives. We strive for an inclusive work environment across all levels that is reflective of the available workforce in the communities we serve.

Summary:

Provides engineering technical support associated with the design, analysis, construction, and operations of CenterPoint Energy's overhead and underground transmission, substation, and distribution systems.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Develop, review, and analyze basic one lines, relay and metering one lines, AC & DC schematics, SCADA diagrams, interconnection diagrams, and schematics as necessary to facilitate the design and construction of substation facilities.
• Communicate with contract engineering firms regarding design compliance to CenterPoint Energy's standards and philosophy.
• Prepare and review work orders and project bill of material documentation to ensure proper material is ordered in a timely manner.
• Perform project management functions associated with contact engineering resources.
• Support the construction, operation, and maintenance of CNP substation infrastructure through communication with field personnel and contractors.
• Evaluate material requirements for work orders, coordinate material purchases with Purchasing & Logistics and vendors, and develop and maintain project material schedules.
• Manage multiple projects involving customers, contractors, and internal departments.
• Interface with inspectors, engineers, construction personnel, warehousing personnel, purchasing agents, vendors and management regarding materials and standards development, procurement, and packaging issues.

Education:

Requires a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited college or university.

Experience:

• Requires a minimum of five years of electric utility or power engineering experience that includes performing engineering calculations and design.
• Must have a Professional Engineer license.
• A Professional Engineer license in the State of Texas is preferred or must be actively pursuing a State of Texas Professional Engineer license.

We want you to know
Being a part of the CenterPoint Energy team is more than a career alone. It's an opportunity to make a positive impact. You will be an integral part of enabling everyday life and the pursuit of possibilities for the customers we serve and the communities we share. The vital services we provide are at the core of making our world work, and by sharing your energy with us, we'll create a better tomorrow together.

What we bring to you

• Competitive pay
• Paid training
• Benefits eligibility begins on your first day
• Transit subsidies
• Flexible work schedule, paid holidays and paid time off
• Access to discounts at fitness clubs and an on-site wellness center at our headquarters in Houston
• Professional growth and development programs including tuition reimbursement
• 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match dollar-for-dollar up to 6% and a company contribution of 3% regardless of your contribution

Job Type: Full Time
Posting Start Date: 07/20/2025
Posting End Date: 08/08/2025

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a), and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.

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