Manager, Gas Engineering

CenterPoint Energy • Houston, TX

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About The Position

The Manager, Gas Engineering manages and approves engineering design projects for a Gas Operations region, including new mains, service lines, system improvement and public improvement projects, city gate stations, system regulation, large customer facilities, long-range facility planning, and private replacement projects. The manager provides final engineering approval within limits established by company policy and ensures designs are safe, reliable, functional, economically viable, and compliant with DOT CFR 192, current PHMSA regulations, and other applicable federal, state, and local requirements.

The role manages regional engineering workflows and related project documentation, including service work orders, designs, permits, specifications, and reports. It monitors compliance and turnaround, supports continuous improvement, reviews monthly financial and operational reports, and helps prepare and manage organizational capital and expense budgets.

The manager coordinates with customers, contractors, government representatives, employees, other managers, and internal departments; provides engineering support across the state and other regions; and leads, supervises, trains, and develops staff. The role also leads engineering support during emergencies, including severe weather, and monitors engineering support for regional construction and maintenance activities. A professional Engineer (P.E.) license is mandatory.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university.
• At least 7 years of experience in gas utility design or related project construction design, including leadership responsibilities.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Manage and approve engineering design projects for a Gas Operations region, including mains, service lines, system and public improvements, city gate stations, system regulation, large customer facilities, long-range planning, and private replacement projects.
• Ensure designs are safe, reliable, functional, economically viable, and compliant with DOT CFR 192, PHMSA regulations, and applicable federal, state, and local requirements.
• Provide final engineering approval within company policy limits.
• Manage workflow for service work orders, designs, permits, specifications, reports, and other project documents; monitor compliance and turnaround and support continuous process improvement.
• Monitor and approve monthly reports for expense accounts, cost centers, IBuy, SAP approvals, time, capital budget reviews, and variance reporting.
• Assist with capital and expense budget preparation and manage budgets for the organization reporting to the position.
• Meet with customers, contractors, government representatives, employees, and management, and make company decisions within approval limits.
• Coordinate communication with other departments in the state Gas Operations Region, including Rates, Regulatory, and Finance.
• Provide engineering support to departments within the state and to other regions.
• Supervise and develop employees, set aligned department and individual goals, review performance, and coach employees as needed.
• Oversee training for new and current employees and provide appropriate development and leadership opportunities.
• Lead engineering support for company responses to emergencies, including severe weather.
• Monitor engineering support to Region Operations on issues encountered during construction and maintenance.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Paid training.
• Benefits eligibility beginning on the first day.
• Transit subsidies.
• Flexible work schedule, paid holidays, and paid time off.
• Access to fitness club discounts and an on-site wellness center at the Houston headquarters.
• Professional growth and development programs, including tuition reimbursement.
• 401(k) Savings Plan with a dollar-for-dollar company match up to 6% and a company contribution of 3% regardless of employee contribution.

What This Job Offers

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