Senior Electrical Engineer Transmission Planning
CenterPoint Energy•Houston, TX
•Onsite
About The Position
Perform advanced transmission system analyses that may include the following types of studies: steady-state power flow, short circuit, transient stability, voltage stability, and transfer capability. This position requires a Professional Engineer (P.E.) License in the State of Texas.
Requirements
- Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university.
- A Professional Engineer license in the State of Texas is required or another state and active pursuit of a license in Texas can be substituted for the degree.
- Requires a minimum of five years of electric utility or power engineering experience that includes performing engineering calculations and/or design.
- Performs advanced transmission system analyses that may include the following types of studies: steady-state power flow, short circuit, transient stability, voltage stability, and transfer capability
- Requires a Professional Engineer’s license in the State of Texas or a license from another state and the active pursuit of a P.E. License in the state of Texas.
Responsibilities
- Perform power flow studies to determine system improvements needed to maintain transmission system reliability.
- Perform short circuit studies to determine system improvements needed to maintain transmission system reliability.
- Perform stability studies to determine system improvements needed to maintain transmission system reliability.
- Update power flow models to reflect changes in topology, resources and load.
- Represent CenterPoint Energy on applicable ERCOT and NERC working groups, user groups and cross-functional teams.
- Ensure compliance to applicable NERC standards, produce compliance reports and participate in audit activities.
- Work cooperatively and jointly with other departments within the company.
- Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
