Supervisor Gas Engineering

CenterPoint Energy • Houston, TX

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About The Position

The Supervisor Gas Engineering supervises, plans, and directs distribution system design activities. The role applies engineering principles to design and install gas distribution systems safely, efficiently, and practically, while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and CenterPoint Energy codes and standards. The supervisor participates as an effective member of Engineering’s Management team and supports the company’s business objectives.

The position oversees engineering design and project work, including calculations, estimates, studies, coordination of gas distribution facility installations, and complex multidisciplinary projects from design through implementation. It also provides expert engineering support, helps evaluate system operations and troubleshoot problems, and prepares project economic justifications and construction budget and completion reports.

The supervisor monitors capital expenditures and forecasts budgets, oversees training and performance audits, promotes safe work practices, and coaches and develops employees through clear expectations, performance discussions, and appropriate delegation.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Civil, or another approved engineering discipline from an accredited college or university.
• Professional Engineer license.
• At least five years of experience in utility design or related project construction design.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, coordinate, and perform engineering design activities, calculations, estimates, studies, and coordination of gas distribution facility installations.
• Assist in evaluating system operations and troubleshooting problems.
• Prepare economic justifications for proposed projects to support management’s evaluation of capital investments, including budget items and construction completion reports.
• Coordinate complex, multidisciplinary engineering projects from design through implementation.
• Serve as an expert resource for other engineers.
• Supervise the development and implementation of structured training programs.
• Conduct work group performance audits to ensure accurate company records, compliance with policies, procedures, and standards, conformance with plans, and acceptability of construction charges.
• Monitor capital expenditures to ensure recommended projects remain within established budgets.
• Develop reports to track expenditures periodically and forecast year-end capital budgets.
• Administer policies and procedures that support a safe work environment, promote safety awareness, and develop safe work habits.
• Observe, coach, and improve employee performance by establishing and communicating clear performance expectations and standards.
• Monitor and evaluate individual and team performance through timely, effective performance discussions.
• Build employee capacity through appropriate delegation of authority.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Paid training
• Benefits eligibility beginning on the first day
• Transit subsidies
• Flexible work schedule
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Access to fitness club discounts 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: Manager