CenterPoint Energy, Inc

Lead Electrical Engineer Distribution Planning

CenterPoint Energy, Inc • $100K — $130K *
Houston, TX 77084In-Person
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited institution.
  • Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in Texas is a must.
  • Minimum of five years of electric utility or power engineering experience.
  • At least three years of distribution planning experience preferred.
  • Proficiency in CYME and Python is required.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a subject matter expert on engineering projects and studies.
  • Enhance engineering processes and procedures for better efficiency.
  • Identify, assign, and prioritize engineering projects or tasks.
  • Review engineering work for accuracy and deadline compliance.
  • Provide support for capital and operational budgets, monitoring financial aspects.
  • Lead various engineering groups and collaborations with external partners.
  • Coach and develop engineering staff, providing feedback and overseeing training.

Benefits

  • Paid training and benefits eligibility starts on the first day.
  • Flexible work schedule, paid holidays, and paid time off.
  • Access to fitness club discounts and an on-site wellness center.
  • Professional growth programs, including tuition reimbursement.
  • 401(k) plan with a company match and contribution.
Full Job Description
Job Summary

A Lead Engineer performs complex Engineering analysis, reviews electric Distribution Planning projects, and assists management with various assignments. A Lead guides and trains Engineers, Technologists, Technicians and Specialists responsible for engineering work such as developing models to evaluate the impact of Distributed Energy Resources (DER) and Distributed Energy Storage Resources (DESR), implementing solutions and justifying construction needs for CEHE's distribution system, and designing new programs and systems to automate existing processes. A Lead Engineer assigns work to Engineering personnel responsible for creating and developing distribution development plans (DDP), DER/DESR impact study reports, process automation improvements and other assignments supporting the growth and reliability of the electric distribution system.

Please note: This position requires a Professional Engineer (P.E.) License in the State of Texas

Essential Functions

  • Independently functions as a responsible subject matter expert and provides guidance on engineering projects and studies.
  • Improves and enhances engineering processes and procedures.
  • Identifies, develops, assigns and prioritizes projects or tasks.
  • Reviews work assignments for technical accuracy and ensures adherence to applicable deadlines.
  • Supports the preparation of yearly capital and O&M budgets and monitors financial performance.
  • Leads task forces, user groups, inter-utility work groups, and professional organizations.
  • Coaches and develops employees, supports managers by providing constructive feedback for performance reviews, and oversees training of new employees.
  • Builds safety into the electric distribution system by ensuring design adherence to applicable internal standards and procedures, and ensures compliance with external code requirements (NESC, ANSI, ASTM, IEEE, ERCOT, NERC, etc.).
  • Assists in the development and issuance of standards or design criteria.
  • Works proactively with internal and external stakeholders and customers to identify opportunities to improve the reliability or resiliency of the electric system.
  • Produces documentation including business cases, performance metrics, status reports, and Engineering Bulletins as needed.
  • Provides audit support by ensuring engineering information is accurate and by representing CEHE as a Subject Matter Expert, and provides expert testimony as needed for regulatory filings and other company business.
  • Contributes to the forecasting and planning of new electrical infrastructure and land acquisition for new electrical facilities.


Education Description

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


Experience

  • Requires a minimum of five years electric utility or power engineering experience that includes performing engineering calculations and/or design.
  • Requires a Professional Engineer (PE) license in the State of Texas.
  • Requires knowledge and experience with CYME and Python.
  • A minimum of three years of distribution planning experience preferred.


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

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
CNP
* Ladders Estimates

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