Associate Technologist Electrical Engineering
Date: Apr 2, 2026
Location: Houston, TX, US, 77003-2332
Company: CenterPoint Energy
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.
Job Summary
Manages small electric projects from design through completion including preparation of plans, specifications, permits and contracts. Designs new or retrofits existing facilities to issue work orders on electric distribution/transmission facilities for subdivisions, system improvements, and public improvement projects.
Essential Functions
- Creates and designs basic electric distribution facilities, transmission system designs, and support systems, including system protection.
- Prepares project documents, including but not limited to: long range capacity plans, easements, permits, bid packages, contracts, relocation agreements, letter agreements, red-line/green-line proposals, regulatory proposals for service area certification, and main replacement program documentation packets.
- Prepares cost estimates, material specifications and schedules, system capacity and 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.
- Provides design support to electric operations.
- Prepares operational procedures to complete projects.
- Communicates and coordinates with service center employees, customers, and government agencies. when necessary where corrections need to be made or assisting them with a problem.
Education Description
An Associate Electric Engineering Technologist requires an Engineering Technology degree from an accredited college or university.
Experience
2 years’ experience in construction, utility operations, utility support roles, or related industry experience.
Physical Requirements
Working Conditions
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: 04/02/2026
Posting End Date: 04/17/2026
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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