Electrical Engineer II Controls Systems

CenterPoint Energy • Houston, TX

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About The Position

Support the implementation, maintenance, and enhancement of PME and ETAP applications for power system modeling, monitoring, and analysis. Develop new use cases for PMU data visualization and analysis, and support streaming PMU data to ERCOT in support of reliability, operational, and compliance objectives.

The position assists with the implementation, configuration, testing, and deployment of power system engineering software; software upgrades and validation; engineering data collection and validation; user support; reports and visualizations; and projects to improve engineering software and workflows. The role requires participation in CenterPoint Energy's Emergency Operation Plan and may involve work at field installation sites.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university.
• At least two years of engineering experience.
• Able to communicate verbally and in writing, in person or using technical equipment such as a telephone.
• Able to operate a personal computer and common office equipment using manual dexterity.
• Able to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and minimal force frequently to move objects.
• Able to sit, stand, or walk for long periods.
• Able to certify and use personal protective equipment, including a respirator, safety glasses, hardhat, gloves, protective footwear, and earplugs.
• Able to operate a motor vehicle safely, including for extended periods, and enter and exit the vehicle unassisted.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment and in an office environment, as well as outdoors at field installation sites with occasional exposure to weather, equipment, and noise.
• Able to work regular hours with occasional or mandatory overtime; rotating shifts may be required.
• Required to participate in CenterPoint Energy's Emergency Operation Plan.

Nice To Haves

• Utility or power engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing, configuring, testing, and deploying power system engineering software.
• Support software upgrades and validation testing.
• Collect, organize, and validate engineering data from multiple internal systems and teams.
• Work with engineering users to understand workflows, gather business requirements, and document enhancement requests.
• Assist with user acceptance testing for new software features and system upgrades.
• Provide day-to-day support to engineering users by answering questions and resolving application issues.
• Help develop reports, dashboards, and data visualizations to improve access to field engineering data.
• Participate in projects to expand software functionality and improve engineering workflows.
• Assist in evaluating new software features and emerging technologies.
• Identify opportunities to improve engineering processes through software enhancements and automation.
• Support PME and ETAP applications for power system modeling, monitoring, and analysis.
• Develop use cases for PMU data visualization and analysis and support streaming PMU data to ERCOT.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Paid training
• Benefits eligibility begins on the first day
• Transit subsidies
• Flexible work schedule
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Fitness club discounts
• Access to an on-site wellness center at the Houston headquarters
• Professional growth and development programs
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401(k) savings plan with a dollar-for-dollar company match up to 6% and a 3% company contribution regardless of employee contribution

What This Job Offers

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