Associate Specialist, Engineering Gas

Associate Specialist, Engineering Gas

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

Job Summary: Creates basic natural gas distribution and transmission system designs. Manages small projects from design through completion including preparation of plans, specifications, permits, and contracts. Designs new or relocation pipe facilities and issue orders on natural gas distribution facilities for subdivisions, system improvements, and public improvement projects. Works under the close supervision and direction of an engineer, supervising engineer, and engineering manager.

Essential Functions:

• Designs basic gas distribution facilities and associated support systems including cathodic protection.
• Prepares long range capacity piping plans, easements, permits, bid packages, contracts, relocation and letter agreements, redline/greenline proposals, regulatory proposals for service area certification, and main replacement program documented packets.
• Prepares cost estimates, material specifications, and schedules, system capacity and pressure study modeling and analyses.
• Prepares and submits minor construction drawings for facilities.
• Prepares economic feasibility studies and makes customer contribution recommendations for new loads and system replacement work.
• Prepares presentations for customers and management.
• Manages deadlines to complete projects to time and budget.
• Coordinates efforts with customers, and government agencies.
• Provides design support to local gas operations.
• Prepares operational procedures to complete projects.
• Communicates with district employees when necessary where corrections need to be made or assisting them with a problem.

Education: Requires a high school education or the equivalent knowledge of English, basic mathematics (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and calculation of fractions and/or percentages), grammar, spelling, and punctuation.

Experience: Requires a minimum of two (2) years in utility design or five (5) years' experience in one of the following areas: utility construction, natural gas operations, or support function. A two year technical degree may be substituted for experience.

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