Associate Engineer Gas

CenterPoint Energy • Columbus, IN

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

Applies engineering principles to design and install distribution system in a safe, efficient and practical manner. Maintains ownership throughout project lifecycle.

Requirements

• Requires a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Petroleum or other approved engineering discipline from an accredited college or university.
• Able to certify and use personal protective equipment, such as respirator, safety glasses, hardhat, gloves, protective footwear and earplugs on a daily basis.
• Able to communicate either written and verbal communications either in person or through technical equipment such as telephone.
• Able to demonstrate and apply the manual dexterity to operate a personal computer and common office equipment.
• Able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a minimal amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
• Able to operate a motor vehicle and drive a motor vehicle daily or for extended time periods, in a safe manner, and enter/exit vehicle unassisted.
• Able to operate a motor vehicle and heavy equipment and the ability to enter and exit vehicle unassisted.
• Able to sit, stand, walk, kneel, or crouch for extended periods of time.

Nice To Haves

• Internship/Co-op in an engineering discipline

Responsibilities

• Performs engineering design, calculations, estimates, studies and coordination of gas distribution facilities installations.
• Analyzes load, pressure requirements, future growth and other variables during the design process.
• Oversees the layout, sizing and specification of pipeline equipment, economic justifications and indirect supervision of others when project teamwork is required.
• Creates engineering drawings and effectively communicate design details to field personnel and contractors.
• Conducts distribution system pressure and capacity studies.
• Makes and maintains external contacts to assure that materials, supplies and information are available as needed and that information is exchanged with external sources, agencies and local utilities on line locations and planned projects.
• Prepares economic justification (concise, factual and conclusive statements of the purpose, merits and necessity) for each project proposed to assist management with evaluation of capital investment. This includes budget items and completion reports for specific construction projects.
• Reviews completed work orders and cost data to assure conformance with plans and acceptability of construction charges. Updates estimated unit prices as needed.
• Assists in evaluation of system operations and troubleshoots problems.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Paid training
• Benefits eligibility begins on your first day
• Transit subsidies
• Flexible work schedule
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Access to discounts at fitness clubs
• On-site wellness center at our headquarters in Houston
• Professional growth and development programs
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level