Electrical Engineer II CEHE

Electrical Engineer II CEHE

Provide engineering and technical support associated with evaluation, development, adoption and implementation of materials and standards/specifications associated with the construction and operation of CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric (CEHE) systems.

Essential Functions

• Develop and revise standards, specifications and design criteria to be used by CEHE utilizing MicroStation CAD software.
• Review and approve new material offerings from prospective manufacturers to be used on the CEHE system.
• Provide continued engineering support to field personnel for implemented materials used on the CEHE system.
• Work proactively with internal and external stakeholders to identify opportunities to improve the reliability and operation of the CEHE system.
• Collaborate in the development and issuance of standards and or design criteria to be used by CEHE.
• Ensure design adherence to applicable internal standards and procedures, and ensure compliance with external code requirements (NESC, ANSI, ASTM, IEEE, ERCOT, NERC, etc.).
• Develop documentation including business cases, performance metrics, status reports, and engineering bulletins as required.

Education Description

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

Experience

• Requires a minimum of two years of electric utility or power engineering experience that includes performing engineering calculations and/or design.
• Able to use mathematics, including trigonometry and calculus, to complete complex engineering design calculations and relate mathematical solutions to actual utility situations.
• Able to interpret, analyze and produce technical documents.
• Able to apply knowledge of electrical theory and system operations to daily decisions.
• Able to make informed decisions, follow procedures and comply with policies based on the knowledge of the work and the services provided by CenterPoint Energy.
• Able to prioritize and schedule tasks, pay attention to detail and demonstrate good organizational skills.
• Able to use SAP and GIS.
• Able to interpret and apply the National Electric and National Electric Safety Codes.
• Able to understand and follow electric safety principals and work safely around energized equipment and environments where CNP facilities are located.

Physical Requirements

• Able to communicate either written and verbal communications either in person or through technical equipment such as telephone.
• Able to demonstrate and apply the manual dexterity to operate a personal computer and common office equipment.
• Able to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a minimal amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
• Able to sit, stand or walk for long periods of time.
• Able to certify and use personal protective equipment, such as respirator, safety glasses, hardhat, gloves, protective footwear and earplugs on a daily basis.
• Able to operate a motor vehicle and drive a motor vehicle daily or for extended time periods, in a safe manner, and enter/exit vehicle unassisted.

Working Conditions

• Required to participate in CenterPoint Energy's Emergency Operation Plan (EOP).
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to work in an office environment.
• Able to work indoors in an office environment and outdoors with occasional exposure to all weather conditions, equipment, and noise when at field installation sites.
• Able to work regular hours, with occasional or mandatory overtime; may be required to work rotating shifts.

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