CenterPoint Energy, Inc

Electrical Engineer II Power Quality

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

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited institution.
  • Minimum of two years experience in electric utility or power engineering.
  • Proficient with mathematical concepts necessary for complex engineering calculations.
  • Knowledgeable in electrical theory and system operations.
  • Strong communication skills for effective interaction with technical and non-technical personnel.
  • Able to interpret electrical models and technical documents effectively.

Responsibilities

  • Disseminate CNP standards and provide technical assistance to service centers.
  • Analyze circuit loading using historical data to make operational recommendations.
  • Utilize engineering tools to identify reliability issues and propose solutions.
  • Compile data from various sources to construct electrical models for analysis.
  • Field inspections to identify reliability problems in operations.
  • Generate engineering reports and recommendations for circuit performance improvement.
  • Collaborate with teams on special projects and investigations.

Benefits

  • Competitive pay.
  • Paid training from day one.
  • Benefits eligibility starts on your first day.
  • Transit subsidies for commuting.
  • Flexible work schedule with paid holidays and time off.
  • Wellness program with discounts at fitness clubs.
  • Professional development programs including tuition reimbursement.
  • 401(k) plan with company match and contributions.
Full Job Description
Job Summary

Provide technical support for constructing and operating CenterPoint Energy's electric distribution system. Directly support assigned service centers.

Essential Functions

  • Disseminate information of CNP standards & specifications and provide technical assistance to the service centers and customers.
  • 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's degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university.

Experience

  • Requires a minimum of two years electric utility or power engineering experience that includes performing engineering calculations and design.
  • 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 make informed decisions, follow procedures and comply with policies based on the knowledge of the work and the services provided by CenterPoint Energy.
  • Able to communicate effectively with engineering, construction personnel, customers, and others in written and verbal form.
  • Able to interpret and apply the National Electric and National Electric Safety Codes.
  • Able to work and participate successfully in a team environment to accomplish assignments.
  • Able to work well with both technical and non-technical personnel to gather and exchange information, resolve issues, plan activities and meet or exceed objectives.


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: 08/13/2026
Posting End Date: 09/04/2026

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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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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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