Associate Electrical Engineer CEHE

Associate Electrical Engineer Cehe

Provide engineering and technical support services associated with the design, construction, and operation of Centerpoint Energy's overhead & underground distribution system.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities:

• Review and analyze customer submitted site plans, structural drawings, electric one-lines, schematics, and load analysis.
• Use electrical models (CYMDIST) to analyze circuit loading, identify operating issues, make reliability and operational recommendations for the distribution system.
• Gather information and compiles data from multiple sources (SAP, G.I.S., Distribution Accounts, Service Centers, etc.) to construct electrical models and make recommendations.
• Prepare Distribution Development Plan documents and associated reports (construction lists, loading reports, detail drawings/sketches, etc.)
• Perform studies to analyze and respond to New Load Requests, special studies, and other inquiries.
• Support Major Underground Engineering by processing New Load Requests, analyzing electrical drawings/diagrams/schematics and plan & profile drawings, to maintain the underground distribution system, including dedicated underground circuits and networks.
• Perform an engineering analysis of underground duct banks to evaluate cable ampacity.
• Support the construction, operations, and maintenance of the distribution system through communication with field personnel and customers.
• Gather and analyze data, perform engineering studies, prepare written reports, give oral presentations related to distribution systems.
• Manage multiple projects involving customers, contractors, and internal departments.

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

Experience: Electric utility or power engineering internship/co-op experience is preferred.

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