Senior CEHE Engineer, Electric

Senior CEHE Engineer, Electric

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: 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:

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

Experience: Requires a minimum of four (4) years of electric utility or power engineering experience that includes performing engineering calculations and/or design. Requires a Professional Engineer (PE) license in the State of Texas.

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