Distribution Resilience Engineering Technologist

CenterPoint Energy

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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 SummaryProvide engineering and technical support services associated with the design, construction and operation of CenterPoint Energy's overhead & underground distribution system.Essential Functions

Requirements

• Requires an Electrical Engineering or Civil Engineering Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Requires a minimum two (2) plus years of experience in electrical or civil engineering field performing technical engineering work, including calculations, design and interpretation of technical documents.

Responsibilities

• Design and engineer plans for undergrounding existing electrical distribution facilities over freeways, and for the undergrounding of overhead electrical distribution facilities in the greater Houston area.
• Design and engineer plans for delivering express underground electrical feeds to critical customers such as hospitals.
• Design and engineer plans for reconductoring underground electrical cable.
• Review and analyze site plans, plan and profile drawings, electric one-lines, and schematics completed by contract engineering resources.
• Coordinate the design and installation of new underground facilities with consulting engineers, contractors and affected CenterPoint Energy departments.
• Prepare work orders, easement documents, cost estimates, terms & condition packages and utility construction services agreements for electric service to customers.
• Interpret and apply applicable codes and standards, both industry and company specific (i.e. National Electric Safety Code, National Electric Code, CenterPoint Energy Standards etc.).
• Perform project management functions associated with contract engineering resources.
• Communicate with contract engineering firms regarding design compliance to CenterPoint Energy Standards.
• Evaluate material requirements for work orders, coordinate material purchases with Purchasing & Logistics and vendors, and develop and maintain project material schedules.
• Manage multiple projects involving customers, contractors, and internal departments.
• Field visits to obtain various measurements and data and for preconstruction meetings, as needed.
• Gather and analyze data, perform engineering studies, prepare written reports, give oral presentations related to distribution systems.
• Perform cable pulling and cable ampacity analysis to verify contract engineering resources’ design & constructability.
• Perform protective device coordination studies, motor start and fault current calculations.
• Prepare new or revise engineering/technical specifications.

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: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees