About this role
<p><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been in business for more than 150 years. </strong></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Our Vision:</strong> 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. </span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Our Commitment: </strong>CenterPoint Energy is committed to creating an inclusive work environment where business results are achieved through the skills, abilities and talents of our diverse workforce.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">At CenterPoint Energy, individuals are respected for their contributions toward our company objectives. We strive for an inclusive work environment across all levels that is reflective of the available workforce in the communities we serve.</span></span> </p> <p> </p><div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Job Summary</b></H2> </div><div><p><span style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Assist assigned business unit(s) in complying with Corporate Environmental Policies and Procedures and applicable federal, state, and local environmental rules and regulations while conducting operations in an environmentally responsible manner. Coordinate environmental initiatives, conduct required analyses and perform observations, and evaluate results to make recommendations as necessary for maintaining compliance with governing regulatory agencies.</span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Essential Functions</b></H2> </div><div><ul style="list-style-type:square"> <li style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Provide environmental support for CenterPoint Energy Electric or Corporate Operations and other technical services. </span></li> <li style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Conduct preliminary project site evaluations to assess potential for wetlands, threatened/endangered species, and other natural and cultural resource impacts requiring permitting.</span></li> <li style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Commission and supervise formal wetland, ecological, and cultural surveys and studies.</span></li> <li style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Provide support for securing necessary permits and licenses from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Texas General Land Office, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, and other local, state, and federal agencies.</span></li> <li style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Interface with federal, state, and local environmental agency staff regarding company’s operations.</span></li> <li style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Communicate environmental requirements to assigned business units.</span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Essential Functions Continued</b></H2> </div><div><ul style="list-style-type:square"> <li style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Review contractor work to ensure services are performed according to applicable environmental specifications, standards, and regulatory requirements.</span></li> <li style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Review and process environmental consultant billings to ensure charges are appropriate and are allocated to the correct business units.</span></li> <li style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Assemble required data and information to support submittals to regulatory agencies and internal clients. This involves investigations that includes analyzing and interpreting data, trends and patterns.</span></li> <li style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Remain available 24 hours/day to respond to emergency calls regarding spills or other environmental emergencies.</span></li> <li style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Manage multiple projects concurrently.</span></li> <li style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Develop and present training programs for client specific requirements.</span></li> <li style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Conduct complex regulatory and legislative analyses.</span></li> <li style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Manage programs and projects.</span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Education Description</b></H2> </div><div><ul> <li style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Bachelor’s degree required in Biological Sciences, Environmental Management, or a related educational field</span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Experience</b></H2> </div><div><ul> <li style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'times new roman', times, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Requires a minimum of three years environmental regulatory environmental work, specifically wetland and ecological assessments and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers permitting. Must have a good understanding of environmental sciences as well as familiarity with federal, state and local environmental rules and regulations. Academic research experience is optional but helpful.</span></li> </ul></div></div></div><p style="margin-bottom:12.0px;text-align:start"> </p> <p style="margin-bottom:12.0px;text-align:start"><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="white-space:normal"><span style="background-color:#ffffff"><strong style="font-weight:bold">We want you to know</strong></span></span></span></span><br><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="white-space:normal"><span style="background-color:#ffffff">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. </span></span></span></span></span></span><br> </p> <p style="margin-bottom:12.0px;text-align:start"><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>What we bring to you</strong></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Competitive pay</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Paid training</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Benefits eligibility begins on your first day</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Transit subsidies</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Flexible work schedule, paid holidays and paid time off</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Access to discounts at fitness clubs and an on-site wellness center at our headquarters in Houston</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Professional growth and development programs including tuition reimbursement</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match dollar-for-dollar up to 6% and a company contribution of 3% regardless of your contribution</span></span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Job Type:</strong> Full Time <br><strong>Posting Start Date:</strong> 06/11/2026<br><strong>Posting End Date:</strong> 07/03/2026</span></span></p> <p><br><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">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.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:8.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">#LI-CNP</span></span></p>