Senior Electrical Engineering Technologist/Specialist

CenterPoint Energy • Houston, TX

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About The Position

This position is the Material Coordinator role within the Engineering Distribution Materials group. It serves as an engineering liaison to Field Operations, providing engineering support, guidance, and feedback, and requires frequent in-person representation. The role also provides engineering and technical support for evaluating, developing, adopting, and implementing standards, specifications, and materials used in the construction and operation of CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric (CEHE) systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in an Engineering Technology discipline from an accredited college or university, or 15+ years of extensive Utility Operations experience as a substitute for a degree.
• Six years of technical experience in an engineering or electric utility environment.
• Ability to use mathematics, including trigonometry and calculus, to complete complex engineering design calculations and relate mathematical solutions to utility situations.
• Ability to interpret, analyze, and produce electrical models, drawings, and technical documents.
• Ability to apply knowledge of electrical theory and system operations to daily decisions.
• Ability to use SAP, G.I.S., and MicroStation for technical engineering applications.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an engineering liaison to Field Operations, providing frequent in-person representation.
• Assist with developing and revising standards, specifications, and design criteria for CEHE.
• Ensure designs adhere to applicable internal standards and procedures and comply with external code requirements, including NESC, ANSI, ASTM, IEEE, ERCOT, and NERC.
• Develop design options or recommendations for structures, systems, and components.
• Review and approve new material offerings from prospective manufacturers for use on the CEHE system.
• Review and evaluate existing and new technology, engineering methods, and operating philosophies for potential system improvement.
• Produce written and oral technical reports documenting analysis results and engineering recommendations.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Paid training
• Benefits eligibility begins on the 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 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: Senior