CenterPoint Energy, Inc

Electrical Engineer II Major Underground

CenterPoint Energy, Inc$80K — $100K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Civil Engineering from an accredited institution.
  • Engineer in Training (EIT) Certificate is preferred; pursuing Professional Engineer (PE) license in Texas is a plus.
  • Minimum of two years of experience in electrical or civil engineering, including technical design and calculations.
  • Ability to interpret plan and profile drawings and technical documents efficiently.
  • Strong mathematical skills, including calculus and trigonometry, for engineering design calculations.

Responsibilities

  • Design plans for three-phase Major Underground Distribution Facilities in the Greater Houston Area.
  • Support projects from design through construction in collaboration with operations and contractors.
  • Review site plans, drawings, and schematics completed by contract engineers.
  • Coordinate design and installation with consulting engineers and contractors.
  • Prepare work orders, easements, cost estimates, and utility construction agreements for customers.
  • Manage multiple projects involving customers and various departments.
  • Conduct field visits to gather data and measurements for preconstruction meetings.

Benefits

  • Competitive pay and benefits eligibility from day one.
  • Paid training and professional development programs including tuition reimbursement.
  • Flexible work schedule, paid holidays, and paid time off.
  • Access to fitness club discounts and wellness center on-site.
  • 401(k) Savings Plan with a 100% company match up to 6% and an additional 3% contribution.
Full Job Description
Job Summary

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

Essential Functions

  • Design and engineer plans for 3 phase Major Underground Distribution Facilities in the Greater Houston Area.
  • Projects include new load growth, overhead to underground conversions, rehab and maintenance work.
  • Typical Major Underground Distribution Facilities include concrete encased duct bank, manholes, terminal poles, cable and cable accessories.
  • Interface with CenterPoint Energy Operations and construction contractors to support the project from design through construction.
  • Review and analyze site plans, plan and profile drawings, electric one-lines, and schematics completed by contract engineering resources.
  • Coordinate the design and installation of underground facilities with consulting engineers, contractors and affected CenterPoint Energy departments.
  • Prepare work orders, easement documents, cost estimates, terms & condition packages and utility construction services agreements for electric service to customers.
  • Interpret and apply applicable codes and standards, both industry and company specific (i.e. National Electric Safety Code, National Electric Code, CenterPoint Energy Standards.


Essential Functions Cont'd

  • Perform project management functions associated with contract engineering resources.
  • Communicate with contract engineering firms regarding design compliance to CenterPoint Energy Standards.
  • Evaluate material requirements for work orders, coordinate material purchases with Purchasing & Logistics and vendors, and develop and maintain project material schedules.
  • Manage multiple projects involving customers, contractors and internal departments.
  • Field visits to obtain various measurements and data and for preconstruction meetings, as needed.
  • Gather and analyze data, perform engineering studies, prepare written reports, give oral presentations related to distribution systems.
  • Perform cable pulling analysis to verify contract engineering resources' design & constructability.


Education Description

  • Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Civil Engineering from an accredited college or university.
  • Additional Bachelor's degrees in other engineering disciplines will be considered from an accredited college or university.
  • Holds or actively pursuing Engineer in Training (EIT) Certificate with desire to obtain a Professional Engineer (PE) license in the State of Texas is preferred.


Experience

  • Requires a minimum two (2) plus years of experience in electrical or civil engineering field performing technical engineering work, including calculations, design and interpretation of technical documents; preferably in gas/utility or power generation.
  • Able to interpret, analyze and produce plan and profile drawings and technical documents.
  • Able to use mathematics, including trigonometry and calculus, to complete complex engineering design calculations and relate mathematical solutions to actual utility situations.


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: 06/03/2026
Posting End Date: 06/26/2026

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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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