Electrical Engineer II Transmission Standards

CenterPoint Energy • Houston, TX

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Provides engineering technical support associated with the design, analysis, construction, and operations of CenterPoint Energy’s overhead and underground transmission, substation and distribution systems.

Requirements

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university.
• Requires a minimum of two (2) years Engineering experience.
• 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 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a minimal amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
• Able to sit, stand or walk for long periods of time.
• 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 operate a motor vehicle and drive a motor vehicle daily or for extended time periods, in a safe manner, and enter/exit vehicle unassisted.

Nice To Haves

• Prefer utility or power engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Manages basic, standard, or complex engineering projects and studies, ensuring completion by established timeline and at a reasonable cost.
• Prepares engineering and construction packages, including maps, material bills, drawings and work orders.
• Interprets and applies applicable codes and standards (i.e. National Electric Safety Code, National Electric Code, etc.)
• Resolves problems during engineering or construction projects to develop sound solutions based on engineering best practices.
• Prepares cost estimates and cost analyses for projects associated with the electric system.
• Performs accurate engineering design calculations and analysis.
• Performs electrical system studies accurately with minimal supervision.
• Researches, develops, and tests electrical material, equipment, systems and networks.
• Develops design options or recommendations for structures, systems and components.
• Reviews and evaluates existing and new technology, engineering methods and operating philosophies for potential system improvement.
• Produces technical reports to document analysis results and engineering recommendations.
• Performs field inspections before, during and after construction.
• Able to use appropriate software and platforms for engineering applications.
• Mentors new employees in electrical engineering.
• Participate in development and stretch responsibilities beyond their duties to foster continuous growth and development. This may include tasks and projects slightly beyond their skill and level.

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: Mid Level