CenterPoint Energy, Inc

Electrical Engineer, Distribution Resilience Engineering

CenterPoint Energy, Inc • $85K — $100K *
Houston, TX 77084In-Person
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from an accredited institution or equivalent Professional Engineer license in Texas.
  • Experience in electrical, civil, or related engineering fields, particularly in the utility or power distribution sector.
  • Proven skills in technical engineering tasks like calculations, design, work order creation, and document interpretation.
  • Familiarity with engineering applications such as SAP, Distribution Design Studio, and G.Viewer.
  • Ability to interpret and apply industry-specific codes and standards including the National Electric Safety Code.

Responsibilities

  • Review and analyze engineering work orders, construction sketches, and contract submittals.
  • Coordinate design and installation efforts of overhead and underground facilities across departments.
  • Collaborate with technical and non-technical teams to gather information and resolve project issues.
  • Manage project functions related to contract engineering resources effectively.
  • Evaluate material requirements for projects and coordinate with vendors and purchasing.
  • Conduct field visits for measurements and data collection as necessary.
  • Demonstrate strong interpersonal communication skills with co-workers and stakeholders.

Benefits

  • Paid training and benefits eligibility starting on the first day of employment.
  • Flexible work schedule alongside paid holidays and time off.
  • Access to wellness programs and fitness discounts at corporate headquarters.
  • Opportunities for professional development and tuition reimbursement available.
  • Lucrative 401(k) plan with a generous company match and contributions.
Full Job Description
Job Summary

Provide engineering and technical support services associated with the design, scheduling, construction, and operation of CenterPoint Energy's Overhead, Underground, and Systems Resilience engineering.

Essential Functions

  • Review and analyze work orders, construction sketches, and submittals performed by contract engineering resources.
  • Coordinate the design and installation of overhead or underground facilities with designers, contractors, and Operations personnel across various CenterPoint Energy departments.
  • Collaborate with technical and non-technical personnel to gather and exchange information, resolve issues, plan activities, and meet or exceed objectives.
  • Able to use a personal computer (database, spreadsheet and word processing) for technical engineering applications such as SAP, Distribution Design Studio, and G.Viewer.
  • Interpret and apply applicable codes and standards, both industry and company specific (i.e. National Electric Safety Code, National Electric Code, CenterPoint Energy Standards etc.).
  • Perform project management functions associated with contract engineering resources.
  • Communicate with contract engineering firms regarding design compliance to CenterPoint Energy Standards.


Essential Functions cont'd

  • Evaluate material requirements for work orders, coordinate material purchases with Purchasing & Logistics and vendors, and develop and maintain project material schedules.
  • Field visits to obtain various measurements and data and for preconstruction meetings, as needed.
  • Able to manage time effectively, handle multiple tasks and priorities, operate under general direction, develop own work methods as required yet follow standard procedures and determine when management is to be consulted on unusual situations.
  • Able to demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, listening ability and business acumen to communicate effectively with co-workers, customers, vendors and the community.


Education Description

  • Requires a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university.
  • A Professional Engineer license in the State of Texas, or another state and actively pursuing license in Texas, may be substituted for the degree.


Experience

  • Experience in electrical, civil, or related engineering field performing technical engineering work, including calculations, design and/or work order creation and review, and interpretation of technical documents, preferably in the utility or power distribution space.


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
  • 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

Job Type: Full Time
Posting Start Date: 08/10/2026
Posting End Date: 08/13/2026

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About CenterPoint Energy, Inc

CenterPoint Energy is a domestic energy delivery company. The Company’s business segments include Electric Transmission and Distribution, Natural Gas Distribution, Competitive Natural Gas Sales and Services, Interstate Pipelines, Field Services and Other Operations. The Company serves metered customers primarily in Arkansas, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Oklahoma and Texas. The company also owns a 58.3% interest in a midstream partnership it jointly controls with OGE Energy Corp. with operations in natural gas and liquids-rich producing areas of Oklahoma, Texas, Arkansas and Louisiana.

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Learn more about CenterPoint Energy, Inc
Size
9,418 employees
Market Cap
$19.2 billion
Industry
Energy & Utilities
Net Income
-$773 million
Founded
1866
5 Year Trend
+2.1%
Revenue
$7.4 billion
NASDAQ
CNP
* Ladders Estimates

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