CenterPoint Energy, Inc

Energy Efficiency Engineer

CenterPoint Energy, Inc$75K — $113K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent industry experience
  • 3-5 years relevant experience in energy efficiency and project management
  • Strong understanding of thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid dynamics
  • Ability to perform complex engineering calculations
  • Proficiency in MS Office, particularly spreadsheets
  • Preferred: Experience with scripting languages and data analytics tools
  • Preferred: Familiarity with energy codes and construction principles

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate and document energy-efficient technologies and projects
  • Conduct on-site visits to identify energy savings opportunities
  • Develop tools to enhance technical and data analysis
  • Provide technical support promoting gas technologies
  • Document energy efficiency projects with detailed reports
  • Build relationships with Trade Allies to promote energy efficiency programs
  • Coordinate with internal teams to meet growth objectives

Benefits

  • Full-time employment
  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Work in a supportive team environment
  • Traveling to meet with customers and external stakeholders
  • Engagement in community and stakeholder events
Full Job Description
Job Summary

Support the Company's Energy Efficiency objectives through evaluation and documentation of energy efficient technologies and projects. Provide technical expertise in collaboration with multiple business units (regulatory, marketing, government affairs, business development) to achieve business objectives. Develop and build relationships with contracted engineering firms, external stakeholders, and contractors and equipment representatives (Trade Allies) to facilitate and promote the installations of high efficiency natural gas technologies.

Essential Functions

  • Perform theoretical calculations of natural gas and fuel switching energy efficiency projects.
  • Perform on-site visits with end-use customers to assist in identification of energy savings opportunities, application review and data collection.
  • Support the development of tools and techniques to streamline and modernize technical analysis and customer data analysis.
  • Provide technical expertise to end-use customers to promote gas technologies and coordinate with internal sales and marketing groups to support the growth objectives of the Company.
  • Document energy efficiency projects through detailed project write-up and reports.
  • Build relationships with Trade Allies to facilitate and effectively promote energy efficiency programs through site visits, lunch and learn, seminars and presentations.


Education Description

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited college with 3-5 years of experience, or advanced degree with 0-2 years of experience, or equivalent industry experience.


Experience

  • High level of understanding of thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid dynamics
  • 3 to 5 years of technical expertise in energy design modeling with experience in project management and customer interaction.
  • Must be able to perform complex engineering calculations related to energy technologies including energy assessment, heat loss/gain calculations, fuel costs and conversions, etc.
  • Must know and have ability to apply mechanical principles associated with current and emerging gas and electric applications; must have the ability to communicate technical information in an understandable and professional manner.
  • Proficiency with MS Office products and a high level of competency working with spreadsheets


Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience using scripting languages (e.g. Python/Pandas, Matlab) for technical analysis and interfacing with spreadsheets
  • Experience with database and data analytics tools (e.g. MS Access, SQL, SAP/HANA, Google Cloud Platform)
  • Familiar with building, construction, and other mechanical and HVAC principles.
  • Understanding of Minnesota Commercial Energy Code and Residential Energy code.
  • Formal training and experience working with energy modeling programs and system design


Physical Requirements

  • Normal office environment


Work Conditions

  • Have a valid Minnesota driver's license and have a safe driving record as determined by the Company.
  • Must be willing to travel periodically for customer visits or events.

Job Type: Full Time
Posting Start Date: 08/27/2026
Posting End Date: 09/03/2026

Compensation: $75,590.40 to $113,385.60 Annually
CenterPoint Energy is required by Minnesota law to provide a good faith estimate of the minimum and maximum starting compensation range at the time of posting for the opportunity. This annual compensation range is specific to Minnesota and takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.

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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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