Senior Site Civil Engineer

CenterPoint Energy • Houston, TX

43d • Onsite

About The Position

CenterPoint Energy is looking for a Senior Site/Civil Engineer to join our Substation Engineering team, located in Houston, Texas. In this role, you will be responsible for performing site feasibility studies and overseeing the design, engineering, permitting and construction of substation site development projects from inception to completion. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in civil site design and project management, along with excellent communication skills.

Requirements

• Requires a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from accredited college or university.
• Requires a minimum of four (4) years relevant site engineering or land development experience.
• Professional Engineering (PE) License required.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and Civil 3D required.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with current local, state, and federal land use permitting is a plus
• Proficient in MicroStation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple civil site engineering projects from conception to construction completion, ensuring quality, budget, and schedule adherence.
• Coordinate with internal teams, contractors, and regulatory agencies to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Perform site engineering designs reports, and technical documents.
• Review site engineering designs (internal and external), reports, and technical documents.
• Use reports, FEMA maps, drawings, engineering plans, tests, and aerial imagery to assess terrain, hydrological characteristics, and topographical and geologic data to produce site feasibility studies.
• Prepare cost estimates and cost analysis.
• Prepare bid packages and lead pre-bid meetings.
• Provide contract award recommendations
• Ability to analyze proposals, bids, and site contractors.
• Provide mentorship and leadership to project teams, including junior engineers and support staff.
• Collaborate across departments and with external stakeholders to deliver comprehensive engineering solutions.
• Coordinate
• Ensure quality control with regulatory standards, industry best practices, and company policies.
• Perform project management functions associated with contract engineering resources.
• Attend kickoff meetings and other site visits to support project work and constructability issues.
• Support the construction, operation, and maintenance of CNP substation infrastructure through effective communication with field personnel and contractors.
• Interface with inspectors, engineers, construction personnel, warehousing personnel, purchasing agents, vendors and management regarding materials and standards development, procurement, and packaging issues.
• Performs accurate engineering design calculations and analysis.
• Develops design options or recommendations for substation site designs
• Reviews and evaluates existing and new technology, engineering methods and operating philosophies for potential system improvement.
• Produces technical reports to document analysis results and engineering recommendations.
• Performs field inspections before, during and after construction.
• Able to use appropriate software and platforms for engineering applications.
• Participate in development and stretch responsibilities beyond their duties to foster continuous growth and development. This may include tasks and projects slightly beyond their skill and 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: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees