Manager Gas Engineering

CenterPoint Energy • Evansville, IN

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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 SummaryPlease Note: This position requires a Professional Engineer License

Manages and authorizes engineering design projects within a Indiana Gas region, including customer growth, system improvements, modernization and public improvement projects ensuring all work complies with DOT regulations outlined in CFR 192. Provides final engineering approval for projects within authority levels defined by company policy. Collaborates with managers across the state and other regions on engineering matters and ensures alignment of engineering practices. Offers strong leadership and direction to the department, while fostering staff development through training, mentoring, and leadership opportunities.Essential Functions
Manages and authorizes engineering design projects for a Indiana Gas region including new customer mains, service lines, system improvement and public improvement projects, city gate stations, system regulation, large customer facilities projects
Ensures that designs are safe, reliable, functional, economically viable and comply with DOT CFR 192 , current Pipeline Safety and Hazardous Materials Administration (PHMSA) regulations and other applicable federal, state and local statues and rules related to gas utility design and installation.
Provides final engineering approval for projects within approval limits established by company policy
Manages workflow responsible for creation of service work orders, designs and other project related documents for the region including permits, specifications, and reports for customers, contractors and others. Monitors workflow process to ensure adherence to company requirements regarding compliance, turnaround, etc. Reviews and take actions to support continuous improvement of the process.
Monitors and approves monthly reports involving expense accounts, cost centers, Capital Expense approvals, capital budget review and variance reporting.
Assists in capital and expense budget preparation and manages these budgets for the organization reporting to this position
Meets with customers contractors, government representatives, employees and other management as required and has the authority to make decisions for the company in such meetings within approval limits.
Provides technical support for regulatory filings
Coordinates to ensure open communications with other departments within the state Gas Operations Region including Rates, Regulatory, Finance and others.
Provides engineering support to departments within the state and to other regions regarding engineering related issues.
Supervises and develops employee. Sets department and individual goals aligned with company goals. Reviews performance and coaches when improvement is needed.
Oversees training of new and current employees to ensure appropriate training is received for assigned responsibilities. Provides development and leadership opportunities appropriate for staff position level.
We want you to know
Being a part of the CenterPoint Energy team is more than a career alone. It's an opportunity to make a positive impact. You will be an integral part of enabling everyday life and the pursuit of possibilities for the customers we serve and the communities we share. The vital services we provide are at the core of making our world work, and by sharing your energy with us, we'll create a better tomorrow together.
What we bring to you

Requirements

• Requires a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university
• Requires a minimum of 7 years of experience in gas utility design or related project construction design including leadership responsibilities
• Professional Engineer license

Responsibilities

• Manages and authorizes engineering design projects for a Indiana Gas region including new customer mains, service lines, system improvement and public improvement projects, city gate stations, system regulation, large customer facilities projects
• Ensures that designs are safe, reliable, functional, economically viable and comply with DOT CFR 192 , current Pipeline Safety and Hazardous Materials Administration (PHMSA) regulations and other applicable federal, state and local statues and rules related to gas utility design and installation.
• Provides final engineering approval for projects within approval limits established by company policy
• Manages workflow responsible for creation of service work orders, designs and other project related documents for the region including permits, specifications, and reports for customers, contractors and others.
• Monitors and approves monthly reports involving expense accounts, cost centers, Capital Expense approvals, capital budget review and variance reporting.
• Assists in capital and expense budget preparation and manages these budgets for the organization reporting to this position
• Meets with customers contractors, government representatives, employees and other management as required and has the authority to make decisions for the company in such meetings within approval limits.
• Provides technical support for regulatory filings
• Coordinates to ensure open communications with other departments within the state Gas Operations Region including Rates, Regulatory, Finance and others.
• Provides engineering support to departments within the state and to other regions regarding engineering related issues.
• Supervises and develops employee.
• Sets department and individual goals aligned with company goals.
• Reviews performance and coaches when improvement is needed.
• Oversees training of new and current employees to ensure appropriate training is received for assigned responsibilities.
• Provides development and leadership opportunities appropriate for staff position level.

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