Engineer Gas Transmission

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. 

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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:

Under general supervision, the Gas Transmission Engineer II performs engineering analysis, design and specifications, material procurement requests, construction bidding, construction management and support, project management, and record completion data to complete basic to moderately complex modernization, public and system improvement, new business, and measurement/regulator station projects for gas transmission pipelines within Centerpoint Energy.  Determines work scope, right-of-way and permitting requirements, develops and monitors project schedule, and provides regular updates to maintain data in the asset management and geographical information systems that result from capital projects, impacting Centerpoint Energy asset data. Communicates project needs and status with internal or external customers.

This engineer works with more senior-level engineers on more-sophisticated designs.  Assists with project planning for large projects and support engineering for these type projects to gain further experience.  This engineer coordinates projects with contract engineering firms and reviews results with senior-level engineers.  This engineer coordinates approvals with the Engineering Manager.

Essential Functions:

• Under general direction, on-time manage assignments and projects from inception to completion.
• Develop understanding of DOT/PHMSA rules and company engineering, construction, and O&M standards.
• Develop relationships, resolve conflicts, and coordinate with internal/external customers and contractors.
• Meet customer’s needs and expectations in a timely manner.  Work flexible hours when required to meet critical deadlines.  Achieve annual performance objectives established with manager.  Manage paper and electronic documents in accordance with company policies and standards.
• Recognize and report data/process anomalies.
• Process customer requests and create necessary work orders.  Perform tasks to track and complete work orders.
• Communicate with customers, visit customer and work sites, make sketches/drawings for work orders, develop work scopes, cost estimates and schedules, design pipeline routes and facilities, requisition material, request permitting, request right-of-way easements, review/authorize invoice payments, communicate and coordinate activities with Field Operations, supply equipment data, and create/process billing orders as needed to facilitate completion of projects.
• Complete appropriate tasks as scheduled in response to internal and external customer demands including providing computer aided drafting (CAD) services, report generation, and data querying.  Assist with GIS land base updates related to work or as directed. Help with the development, revision, and documentation of transmission design and construction standards.
• Manage assigned projects through completion to achieve budgetary and business objectives.
• Coordinate system issues with Gas System Planning and Gas Control groups.
• Report on progress throughout the life of the assignment/project.  Identify, secure, and manage resources (internal or external) required to complete assignments/projects.
• Establish remote field offices and resources to meet the needs of the project construction process.  Write bid specifications for engineering design work for consulting engineering.
• Write bid specifications for construction contracts and bid/show the projects.  Evaluate bids and determine best value for engineering and construction activities.
• Oversee construction inspectors and the contractor’s construction.  Complete as-built work-order documents to satisfy Company and regulatory requirements.
• Possess the necessary level of knowledge and skills in Geographical Information Systems/CAD.  Geographic Information Systems and Computer-Aided Drafting/Design applications.   Enterprise Asset Management Systems.  Enterprise Asset Management systems used to organize asset data and manage construction/operations/maintenance activities performed on assets.  Fixed Asset Management System.  Fixed asset/plant accounting systems (such as PowerPlant) used to track units of property and associated costs.
• Design and develop cost estimates for gas system capital or maintenance projects.  Understand, analyze, and drive improvements to work processes.
• Compliance with Company policies and procedures and local, state, and federal regulations.
• Research, quantify, organize, and report asset and business data.  Financial Management Processes & Systems.
• Application of knowledge, skills and techniques to execute projects effectively and efficiently while meeting time and budget requirements.
• Functional/Technical Competency Requirements:  Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project).  Must exhibit solid analytical skills, problem solving abilities, reasoning skills, organization skills, multitasking skills, and communications skills.  Knowledge of gas/electric distribution /transmission system design, standards, and codes.  Considerable construction management and project management skills.

Education:

Requires a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Civil or other approved engineering discipline from an accredited college or university.

Experience:

Requires a minimum of two years' experience in utility design or related project construction design.

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: 08/26/2025​
Posting End Date: 09/08/2025

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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