CenterPoint Energy, Inc

Electrical Engineer II Distribution Planning

CenterPoint Energy, Inc • $80K — $100K *
Houston, TX 77084In-Person
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required.
  • Minimum two years of electric utility or power engineering experience.
  • Proficient with CYME power flow modeling software; Python and MicroStation experience preferred.
  • Strong mathematical skills, including trigonometry and calculus, for engineering design calculations.
  • Ability to interpret and produce technical documents, electrical models, and drawings.

Responsibilities

  • Review and analyze site plans, structural drawings, and load analysis for electric distribution.
  • Use CYMDIST to analyze circuit loading and recommend reliability solutions.
  • Compile data from various sources to construct electrical models and provide recommendations.
  • Prepare detailed Distribution Development Plan documents and related reports.
  • Conduct studies to respond to Load Requests and other engineering inquiries.
  • Enhance distribution planning techniques and standards through expert recommendations.
  • Manage various projects involving customers, contractors, and internal departments.

Benefits

  • Participation in CenterPoint Energy's Emergency Operation Plan (EOP).
  • Opportunity to work in both office and outdoor environments, gaining diverse experience.
  • Exposure to fast-paced work that can enhance professional skills.
  • Regular hours with the possibility of overtime and rotating shifts.
Full Job Description
Job Summary

Provide engineering and technical support services associated with the design, construction, and operation of CenterPoint Energy's overhead & underground distribution system.

Essential Functions

  • Review and analyze customer submitted site plans, structural drawings, electric one-lines, schematics, and load analysis.
  • Use electrical models (CYMDIST) to analyze circuit loading, identify operating issues, make reliability and operational recommendations for the distribution system.
  • Gather information and compiles data from multiple sources (SAP, G.I.S., Distribution Accounts, Service Centers, etc.) to construct electrical model and make recommendations.
  • Prepare Distribution Development Plan documents and associated reports (construction lists, loading reports, detail drawings/sketches, etc.)
  • Perform studies to analyze and respond to new Load Requests, special studies, and other inquiries.
  • Provide expertise to improve and enhance distribution planning techniques, standards, and procedures.
  • Support Major Underground Engineering by processing New Load Requests, analyzing electrical drawings/diagrams/schematics and plan & profile drawings, to maintain the underground distribution system, including dedicated underground circuits and networks.
  • Perform an engineering analysis of underground duct banks to evaluate cable ampacity.
  • Support the construction, operations, and maintenance of the distribution system through communication with field personnel and customers.
  • Gather and analyze data, perform engineering studies, prepare written reports, give oral presentations related to distribution systems.
  • Manage multiple projects involving customers, contractors, and internal departments.


Education Description

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


Experience

  • Requires a minimum of two years of electric utility or power engineering experience that includes performing engineering calculations and design.
  • Experience with CYME or other power flow modeling software, as well as Python, and MicroStation is preferred.
  • Able to use mathematics, including trigonometry and calculus, to complete complex engineering design calculations and relate mathematical solutions to actual utility situations.
  • 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 calculate system short circuit quantities using sequence networks.


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.


Job Type: Full Time
Posting Start Date: 06/03/2026
Posting End Date: 06/26/2026

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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
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