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Senior Electrical Engineer Transmission Planning (Houston, TX, US, 77064) @ CenterPoint Energy Service Co., LLC

Houston, TX, US, 77064OnsiteFull-time
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<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 style="margin:0.0in;font-family:Arial;font-size:12.0pt">Perform advanced transmission system analyses that may include the following types of studies: steady-state power flow, short circuit, transient stability, voltage stability, and transfer capability.</p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-family:Arial;font-size:12.0pt"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-family:Arial;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-weight:bold;font-style:italic">Please note: This position requires a Professional Engineer (P.E.) License in the State of Texas</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="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top:0.0;margin-bottom:0.0;vertical-align:middle"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:12.0pt">Perform power flow studies to determine system improvements needed to maintain transmission system reliability.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0;margin-bottom:0.0;vertical-align:middle"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:12.0pt">Perform short circuit studies to determine system improvements needed to maintain transmission system reliability.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0;margin-bottom:0.0;vertical-align:middle"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:12.0pt">Perform stability studies to determine system improvements needed to maintain transmission system reliability.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0;margin-bottom:0.0;vertical-align:middle"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:12.0pt">Update power flow models to reflect changes in topology, resources and load.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0;margin-bottom:0.0;vertical-align:middle"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:12.0pt">Represent CenterPoint Energy on applicable ERCOT and NERC working groups, user groups and cross-functional teams.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0;margin-bottom:0.0;vertical-align:middle"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:12.0pt">Ensure compliance to applicable NERC standards, produce compliance reports and participate in audit activities.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0;margin-bottom:0.0;vertical-align:middle"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:12.0pt">Work cooperatively and jointly with other departments within the company.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0;margin-bottom:0.0;vertical-align:middle"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:12.0pt">Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.</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><p>Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university. </p> <p>A Professional Engineer license in the State of Texas is required or another state and active pursuit of a license in Texas can be substituted for the degree. </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>Experience</b></H2> </div><div><ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top:0.0;margin-bottom:0.0;vertical-align:middle"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:12.0pt">Requires a minimum of five years of electric utility or power engineering experience that includes performing engineering calculations and/or design. </span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0;margin-bottom:0.0;vertical-align:middle"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:12.0pt">Performs advanced transmission system analyses that may include the following types of studies: steady-state power flow, short circuit, transient stability, voltage stability, and transfer capability</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0;margin-bottom:0.0;vertical-align:middle"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:12.0pt">Requires a Professional Engineer’s license in the State of Texas or a license from another state and the active pursuit of a P.E. License in the state of Texas.</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>Physical Requirements</b></H2> </div><ul style="margin-top:0.0;margin-bottom:0.0"><li>Able to certify and use personal protective equipment, such as respirator, safety glasses, hardhat, gloves, protective footwear and earplugs on a daily basis. </li><li>Able to demonstrate and apply the manual dexterity to operate a personal computer and common office equipment. </li><li>Able to communicate either written and verbal communications either in person or through technical equipment such as telephone. </li><li>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. </li><li>Able to sit, stand or walk for long periods of time. </li></ul></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>Working Conditions</b></H2> </div><ul style="margin-top:0.0;margin-bottom:0.0"><li>Required to participate in CenterPoint Energy&apos;s Emergency Operation Plan (EOP). </li><li>Able to operate a motor vehicle and drive a motor vehicle daily or for extended time periods, in a safe manner. </li><li>Able to travel occasionally overnight. </li><li>Able to work in a fast-paced environment. </li><li>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. </li></ul></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&apos;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&apos;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> 06/09/2026​<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>

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