Project Engineer

CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been in business for more than 150 years.

Our Vision: Our vision is to become the most admired utility in the United States through the execution of our long-term growth strategy. We have an unwavering commitment to safely and reliably deliver electricity and natural gas to millions of people.

Job Summary:

Responsible for the design and analysis of the transmission system regarding reliability, material adequacy, inspection technologies, and replacement of facilities in support of transmission projects. Responsible for the coordination of outside Contract Engineering Firms for the design and analysis of the transmission system.

Essential Functions:

• Design transmission facilities, prepare project cost estimates, PLS-CADD modeling, and prepare SAP work orders in support of transmission, substation, telecommunication, and distribution capital projects.
• Provide project oversight to assigned Contract Engineering Firms.
• Provide technical guidance to assigned Contract Engineering Firms and operations staff
• Interface with inspectors, engineers, construction personnel, warehousing personnel, purchasing agents, consultants, vendors, and management regarding transmission inspection, reliability, and rehabilitation.
• Serve as a department representative on task forces, committees, and cross-functional teams and serve as a subject matter expert and represent CenterPoint Energy on external committees, conferences, and other groups.

Education Description:

• Requires a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering/Civil Engineering/Mechanical Engineering from an accredited college or university and a Professional Engineer license in the State of Texas (A Professional Engineer license in another state and the active pursuit of a P.E. license in Texas may be substituted for a State of Texas P.E. License).

Experience:

• Preferably a minimum of two years of Transmission Line Design experience.

We want you to know
Being a part of the CenterPoint Energy team is more than a career alone. It's an opportunity to make a positive impact. You will be an integral part of enabling everyday life and the pursuit of possibilities for the customers we serve and the communities we share. The vital services we provide are at the core of making our world work, and by sharing your energy with us, we'll create a better tomorrow together.

What we bring to you
Competitive pay
Benefits eligibility begins on your first day
Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits
Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company contribution
Health/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match dollar-for-dollar up to 6% and a company contribution of 3% regardless of your contribution
Flexible work schedule, paid holidays and paid time off
Paid training
Professional growth and development programs including tuition reimbursement
Life, AD&D, Disability
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Transit subsidies
Access to discounts at fitness clubs and an on-site wellness center at our headquarters in Houston

Job Type: Full Time
Posting Start Date: 06/09/2025
Posting End Date: 06/16/2025

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a), and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.

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