CenterPoint Energy, Inc

Electrical Engineer II Distribution Control and Support

CenterPoint Energy, Inc$80K — $95K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (Electrical preferred) from an accredited institution.
  • 2 years of experience in engineering or utility roles.
  • Proficient in mathematics including trigonometry and calculus for engineering calculations.
  • Ability to use computer software for documentation, analysis, and reports.
  • Capability to interpret and produce electrical models and technical documents.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze historic data to recommend improvements for the electric distribution system.
  • Utilize engineering tools to identify reliability issues and propose solutions.
  • Gather and compile data from various sources for electrical modeling and analysis.
  • Identify and notify personnel of unbalanced circuits requiring corrective action.
  • Support investigations into voltage issues and circuit reliability.

Benefits

  • Paid training and immediate benefits eligibility.
  • Flexible work schedule with paid holidays and time off.
  • Access to fitness club discounts and wellness center.
  • Professional development opportunities including tuition reimbursement.
  • 401(k) plan with company match and contributions.
Full Job Description
Job Summary

Perform engineering analysis to improve the reliability and performance of CenterPoint Energy's electric distribution system.

Essential Functions

  • Uses historic data to analyze circuit loading, identify operating issues and make reliability and operational recommendations for the distribution system.
  • Utilize engineering tools to identify potential reliability issues, equipment failures, report findings and form recommendations for solutions.
  • Utilize software to perform engineering studies.
  • Gathers information and compiles data from multiple sources (SAP, GIS, Key Accounts, Service Centers) to construct electrical models or perform other analysis.
  • Identify unbalanced circuits and notify S/C personnel to take corrective action.
  • Aid other engineering groups with investigations of voltage issues/complaints.
  • Support service center investigation in circuit reliability.
  • Develop standards on reliability practices and investigations.
  • Generate various engineering reports
  • Analyze data and make recommendations to improve circuit performance.
  • Field inspections to identify operations issues that are causing reliability problems.
  • Various teams/task forces/special projects.
  • Performs engineering studies to analyze and respond to request, special studies, etc.
  • Work with equipment vendors to resolve material issues or identify new technologies and products.
  • Perform a variety of engineering tasks such as analyze system performance using monitoring equipment and other engineering tools to identify issues and develop solutions


Education Description

Requires a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (Electrical preferred) from an accredited college or university.

Experience

  • 2 years of experience in a related engineering or utility role.
  • Able to use mathematics, including trigonometry and calculus, to complete complex engineering design calculations and relate mathematical solutions to actual utility situations.
  • Able to use a computer equipment and software programs to provide project documentation, relay, settings, event analysis, equipment commissioning and management reports.
  • Able to interpret, analyze and produce electrical models, drawings and technical documents.
  • Able to apply knowledge of electrical theory and system operations to daily decisions.
  • Able to interpret and apply the National Electric and National Electric Safety Codes.


Physical Requirements
  • Able to communicate either written and verbal communications either in person or through technical equipment such as telephone.
  • Able to demonstrate and apply the manual dexterity to operate a personal computer and common office equipment.
  • 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.
  • Able to sit, stand or walk for long periods of time.
  • Able to certify and use personal protective equipment, such as respirator, safety glasses, hardhat, gloves, protective footwear and earplugs on a daily basis.
  • Able to operate a motor vehicle and drive a motor vehicle daily or for extended time periods, in a safe manner, and enter/exit vehicle unassisted.


Working Conditions
  • Required to participate in CenterPoint Energy's Emergency Operation Plan (EOP).
  • Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Able to work in an office environment.
  • 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.
  • Able to work regular hours, with occasional or mandatory overtime; may be required to work rotating shifts.


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: 08/20/2026
Posting End Date: 10/09/2026

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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Size
9,418 employees
Market Cap
$19.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$773 million
Founded
1866
5 Year Trend
+2.1%
Revenue
$7.4 billion
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