Engineering Assistant

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. 

Job Summary: 

Responsible for processing and monitoring permit applications and deadlines, as well as maintaining a database of all permits for construction and maintenance projects. Position will proactively monitor internal reports to assure the timely receipt of permits, contact governmental agencies regarding permit requests and provide post-construction notifications.

Essential Functions:

•Provide a broad array of support for internal engineering projects and tasks that vary and are dependent on the workload.

•Complete and submit permit applications for State, County and Local agencies for all main and service installation and system maintenance and repair projects.

•Responsible for accurately completing all forms and for coordinating with all departmental personnel involved in the process to ensure that permits are completed in a timely manner.

•Responsible for initiating and processing checks and check requests for permits and other advanced payments required by railroads, DNR and other agencies.

•Maintain database of all permits requested and received to ensure that accurate information is maintained on a continuous basis regarding the status of all pending and received permits.

•Distributes permits to appropriate personnel and prepares permit return correspondence and gathers project information to support governmental agency requests.

•Maintain a list of agency permit officials and provide quarterly updates to department personnel.

•Develop and monitor reports that support the timely receipt of permits and track various items required for reporting or payment.

•Contact government agencies, as needed, to follow up on delinquent permits and to request verbal permits for fast track or emergency projects.

•Scan paper orders, drawings, aperture cards, and verify data.

•Prepare address lists, notification letters and correspondence for other personnel.

Education:

Requires a high school education or the equivalent knowledge of English, basic mathematics (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and calculation of fractions and/or percentages, grammar and punctuation.

Experience:

 No previous experience needed.

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
•    Benefits eligibility begins on your first day
•    Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits
•    Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company contribution
•    Health/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
•    401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match dollar-for-dollar up to 6% and a company contribution of 3% regardless of your contribution
•    Flexible work schedule, paid holidays and paid time off
•    Paid training
•    Professional growth and development programs including tuition reimbursement
•    Life, AD&D, Disability
•    Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
•    Transit subsidies
•    Access to discounts at fitness clubs and an on-site wellness center at our headquarters in Houston
 
Job Type: Full Time  
Posting Start Date: 08/07/2025 
Posting End Date: 08/21/2025 

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.
 
Compensation Rate: 35.11 Hourly
CenterPoint Energy is required by Minnesota law to provide a good faith estimate of the starting fixed pay rate at the time of posting for the opportunity. This hourly compensation is specific to Minnesota and the pay rate negotiated in the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement.

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