Senior Engineer Structural and Foundation Design

CenterPoint Energy • Houston, TX

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Provide structural and foundation design and analysis for transmission and substation systems, with emphasis on reliability, material adequacy, inspection technologies, and the addition, replacement, rehabilitation, or augmentation of facilities. This position requires a Professional Engineer License in the state of Texas.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering, preferably with coursework or emphasis in structural analysis, structural design, and foundation engineering, or a related four-year engineering degree.
• Professional Engineer license in the state of Texas.
• Minimum of six years of experience in a related engineering discipline.
• Able to certify and use personal protective equipment, such as respirator, safety glasses, hardhat, gloves, protective footwear and earplugs on a daily basis.
• Able to demonstrate and apply the manual dexterity to operate a personal computer and common office equipment.
• Able to communicate either written and verbal communications either in person or through technical equipment such as telephone.
• Able to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a minimal amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
• Able to sit, stand or walk for long periods of time.
• Required to participate in CenterPoint Energy's Emergency Operation Plan (EOP).
• Able to operate a motor vehicle and drive a motor vehicle daily or for extended time periods, in a safe manner.
• Able to travel occasionally overnight.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to work indoors in an office environment and outdoors with occasional exposure to all weather conditions, equipment, and noise when at field installation sites.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in structural and foundation analysis and design for transmission line or substation structures is preferred.
• Experience with computer-aided drafting, materials testing, and structural or foundation design and analysis software, such as GTSTRUDL or comparable applications, is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze structures and foundations for transmission and substation facilities, and provide structural support to Transmission, Telecom, Distribution, and Substation engineering groups as needed.
• Prepare and review drawings, specifications, calculations, and other technical documents required to procure materials, fabricate structures, and install structures and foundations.
• Interface with fabricators and their engineering staff to finalize designs for fabrication while maintaining project schedules.
• Perform stress analyses and foundation analyses as required, and provide results and recommendations to project engineers, foundation design engineers, and other requesting parties.
• Review vendor structure data, calculations, and drawings, including information provided by other engineering disciplines.
• Prepare economic analyses to compare structural or foundation design methodologies and recommend practical, cost-effective solutions.
• Develop and maintain standards, design procedures, material specifications, and technical guidance for structural and foundation design.
• Recommend construction procedures and installation practices for structures and foundations based on site conditions.

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

What This Job Offers

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