CEHE Engineer, Electric

CenterPoint Energy • Bellaire, TX

47d

About The Position

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: Perform engineering analysis to improve the reliability and performance of CenterPoint Energy's electric distribution system.

Requirements

• Requires a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (Electrical preferred) or Engineering Technology from an accredited college or university.
• Entry level.

Responsibilities

• Uses historic data to analyze circuit loading, identify operating issues and make reliability and operational recommendations for the distribution system.
• Utilize engineering tools to identify potential reliability issues, equipment failures, report findings and form recommendations for solutions.
• Utilize software to perform engineering studies.
• Gathers information and compiles data from multiple sources (SAP, GIS, Key Accounts, Service Centers) to construct electrical models or perform other analysis.
• Identify unbalanced circuits and notify S/C personnel to take corrective action.
• Aid other engineering groups with investigations of voltage issues/complaints.
• Support service center investigation in circuit reliability.
• Develop standards on reliability practices and investigations.
• Generate various engineering reports
• Analyze data and make recommendations to improve circuit performance.
• Field inspections to identify operations issues that are causing reliability problems.
• Various teams/task forces/special projects.
• Performs engineering studies to analyze and respond to request, special studies, etc.
• Work with equipment vendors to resolve material issues or identify new technologies and products.
• Perform a variety of engineering tasks such as analyze system performance using monitoring equipment and other engineering tools to identify issues and develop solutions.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees