CEHE Electric Engineer

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:   

Identify opportunities to improve reliability and provide engineering solutions associated with CEHE Distribution system by analyzing large data sets. Build actionable dashboards using Tableau to improve operational efficiencies. Complete required reliability reports, such as 300% worse circuit identification, storm impact reports, benefits of automation, and ad hoc requests from stakeholders, external parties, regulators, and leadership.

Essential Functions:

• Gather and analyze large amounts of data, perform engineering studies, prepare written reports, give oral presentations related to pertinent issues. 
• Provide various reports with recommendations to management using databases such as Tableau, Oracle, SQL, Access, Excel macros, etc.
• Review and analyze existing reports to find value in modifying existing processes.
• Uses electrical models (CYME) to analyze circuit loading, identify operating issues and make reliability and operational recommendations for the distribution system.
• Analyze fault events and develop sequence of events reports following system disturbances, with data obtained from various sources such as SCADA and microprocessor relays.
• Utilize engineering tools to identify potential reliability issues, equipment failures, report findings and form recommendations for solutions.
• Perform data verification and data enhancement to mapping and database systems.
• Investigate operational problems on Distribution system.
• Support the IGSD deployment with technical expertise.
• Coordinates with other groups such as Security, Control Systems, Telecom, and others to ensure overall success of applications and distribution assets.
• Serve as a department representative on task forces, committees, and cross-functional teams.

Education Description:  

• Requires a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited college or university.  Relevant engineering degree may be considered.

Experience:  

• Requires a minimum of three years electric utility or power engineering experience that includes performing engineering calculations and design. Relevant experience will be considered.
• Experience in Data Analytics and Database Programming is preferred. 

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: 06/04/2025​
Posting End Date: 06/06/2025

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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