Senior Coordinator, Asset Planning & Optimization

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Date: Mar 19, 2026

Location: Houston, TX, US, 77002

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

This position will perform field inspections of CenterPoint Energy’s (CNP) Transmission Right of Way facilities. This includes working with contractors to resolve issues, monitoring work performed in the Right of Way by other companies, and conducting analysis of CenterPoint Energy and third party documents relevant to Distribution construction or thrid party pipelines. 

A company‑provided commuter vehicle is assigned to this role to support job‑related responsibilities.

 

Essential Functions

  • Inspect and review new and/or existing facilities in CNP Right of Way
  • Creates work orders to provide and maintain access to CNP facilities in Right of Way.
  • Works with various companies and contractors to install third party facilities in CNP Right of Way.
  • Performs field inspections as needed for final project approval, customer installed facilities, and miscellaneous customer requests.
  • Review and approve engineering plans for third party infrastructure which is to be placed along or within CNP Right of Ways.
  • Work with internal departments (Land & Right of Way, Operations, Legal, etc) to develop action plans for various Right of Way scenarios.
  • Apply specific engineering experience and knowledge to project designs, problem solving and development of standards and material use.
  • Use technical engineering applications to generate documentation, work orders, and reports.
  • Gather, analyze and communicate technical information to internal and external entities in written and verbal form.
  • Read, interpret, summarize and develop industry codes, standards, technical manuals, documents and drawings.
  • Interface with other departments within the company and represent the company when working with various outside contractors.
  • Use SAP to enter, retrieve and analyze plan/actual data.
  • Sr. Asset Optimization Coordinator is expected to be proficient in the above duties, train others, exhibit leadership on team projects, and consistently contribute innovative ideas or solutions.

Education Description

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Engineering, Construction or relevant technical area is required.
    • Will consider at least 10 years of relevant experience for non degree candidates

 

Experience

  • 5 years of relevant work experience required.
  • A Master’s degree in a business, engineering, or construction field may be substituted for one year of experience.

 

Working Conditions

  • Able to support the Emergency Operating Plan.
  • Able to work indoors, in an office environment, regardless of whether open office, cubicle, or private office 
  • Able to travel occasionally, possibly overnight

 

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: 03/19/2026​
Posting End Date: 03/26/2026


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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Nearest Major Market: Houston