Manager, Energy

Enterprise Products Partners L.P.•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Energy Manager leads Enterprise Products' strategy for electrical power procurement, utilization, reliability, and optimization across gas processing plants, fractionation facilities, pipeline pump and compressor stations, storage facilities, terminals, and export assets. The role is the primary interface among Operations, Engineering, Commercial, Utilities, and power market participants, ensuring reliable and cost-effective energy supply while supporting asset performance and growth objectives. The position encompasses strategic planning, utility engagement, energy economics, self-generation evaluations, cost optimization, project development support, and identifying energy-related opportunities to improve facility profitability. The Energy Manager also provides technical and economic guidance for acquisitions, divestitures, and integration of new assets; prepares annual electric cost forecasts; supports budgeting; and communicates market trends and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Economics, Energy Management, or a related field.
3–10+ years of experience in energy management, utility operations, power markets, industrial operations, engineering, or related fields.
Strong knowledge of industrial power systems, utility operations, electric tariffs, transmission and distribution networks, and electricity markets.
Experience supporting large industrial facilities, midstream operations, petrochemical plants, refineries, or similar energy-intensive operations.
Demonstrated expertise in energy economics, utility negotiations, capital project development, and strategic planning.
Experience evaluating self-generation and utility power alternatives.
Proven ability to influence stakeholders and lead cross-functional initiatives.
Excellent analytical, communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with senior leadership, regulatory organizations, utilities, and external stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

MBA, PE, or an advanced degree.
Strong understanding of ERCOT and other organized electricity markets.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain strategic relationships with electric utilities, transmission providers, retail electric providers, and independent system operators.
Negotiate electric service agreements, tariffs, rate schedules, interconnection agreements, and resolutions of billing disputes.
Evaluate utility infrastructure requirements and power supply alternatives for new and existing facilities.
Support capital project development with screening-level power cost estimates, utility scopes, and infrastructure assessments.
Lead analysis of self-generation, cogeneration, combined heat and power, renewable energy, battery storage, and grid-supplied power alternatives.
Perform economic evaluations of energy utilization and transportation costs across operating assets.
Identify and implement opportunities to reduce operating expenses through energy optimization and reliability improvements.
Evaluate electrical system reliability risks and develop strategies to improve operational resiliency.
Coordinate resolution of power quality issues, outages, maintenance activities, and utility-related operational concerns.
Provide technical and economic guidance during acquisitions, divestitures, and integration of new assets.
Develop annual electric cost forecasts and support budgeting activities.
Evaluate demand-side management programs, load response opportunities, and other market-based energy strategies.
Support studies related to tax, regulatory, and predominant use classifications.
Communicate energy market trends, utility developments, and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.
Partner with Operations, Engineering, Commercial, Regulatory, Accounting, Tax, and Executive Management to align energy strategy with business objectives.