CenterPoint Energy, Inc

Senior Electrical Engineer Substation Protection and SCADA

CenterPoint Energy, Inc • $110K — $130K *
Houston, TX 77084In-Person
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience with a Professional Engineer License (P.E.) in Texas.
  • Minimum five years of experience in electric utility or power engineering, emphasizing engineering calculations and design.
  • Proficiency with CAD software for project documentation and relay settings.
  • Familiarity with compliance standards from NERC and ERCOT in relation to protective relaying and SCADA systems.
  • Ability to interpret and apply National Electric and National Electric Safety Codes.

Responsibilities

  • Specify and design power system protection and substation automation schemes.
  • Develop protective relay settings and collaborate with field personnel for commissioning.
  • Design and program substation automation systems for visibility and accurate data.
  • Provide technical assistance and support for commissioning new equipment.
  • Analyze fault events and generate sequence of events reports for system disturbances.
  • Evaluate and implement NERC CIP compliance standards within engineering projects.
  • Design digital substations using IEC 61850 protocol and various vendor equipment.

Benefits

  • Competitive pay and benefits starting on your first day.
  • Paid training and professional development programs including tuition reimbursement.
  • Flexible work schedule, paid holidays, and time off.
  • Transit subsidies and discounts at local fitness clubs.
  • 401(k) Savings Plan with generous company matching contributions.
Full Job Description
Job Summary

Specify, design, and modify power system protection schemes and substation automation & SCADA schemes. Develop protective relaying settings and assist in the commissioning of electric utility substations to maintain the integrity and stability of the CNP electric system. Evaluate and apply NERC and ERCOT compliance standards.

Please Note: This position requires a Professional Engineer license (P.E.) in the state of Texas

Essential Functions

  • Develop substation protection schemes and specify relays for use in independent primary and back-up relaying systems, interact with other engineering sections, equipment vendors, engineering firms, and construction contractors.
  • Calculate and program substation protective relay set points for electromechanical and microprocessor relays and issue to field personnel.
  • Design substation automation and SCADA systems. Program substation relays, PLCs, and RTUs to provide visibility, control, and accurate system data of the CNP electric system.
  • Interact with independent power producers, industrial customers, engineering firms, and construction contractors providing technical assistance and commissioning of new equipment for the interconnection with the CNP electric system.
  • Provide support to field personnel in commissioning of new facilities and the troubleshooting of existing substation facilities.
  • Analyze fault events and develop sequence of events reports following system disturbances, with data obtained from digital fault recorders and microprocessor relays.
  • Evaluate and apply compliance standards from NERC and ERCOT, including NERC CIP standards, to the protection and SCADA automation schemes
  • Design digital distribution substations using GOOSE, Sampled Values, and MMS of the IEC 61850 protocol with different equipment from various vendors
  • Able to use SAP, GIS, and Microstation for technical engineering applications.
  • Able to interpret and apply the National Electric and National Electric Safety Codes.


Education Description

  • Requires a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited college or university.
  • A Professional Engineer License can be substituted for a degree with appropriate experience


Experience

  • Requires a minimum of five years of electric utility or power engineering experience that includes performing engineering calculations and design.
  • Must have a Professional Engineer license.
  • A Professional Engineer license in the State of Texas is preferred or must be actively pursuing a State of Texas Professional Engineer license.
  • Able to use a CAD equipment and software programs to provide project documentation, relay settings, event analysis, equipment commissioning, and management reports.
  • Able to use personal computer software proficiently, such as those for word processing, spreadsheets, database managers, presentations, and electronic mail.
  • 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 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 calculate system short circuit quantities using sequence networks.


Physical Requirements
  • 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 demonstrate and apply the manual dexterity to operate a personal computer and common office equipment.
  • Able to communicate either written and verbal communications either in person or through technical equipment such as telephone.
  • 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.


Working Conditions
  • Required to participate in CenterPoint Energy's Emergency Operation Plan (EOP).
  • Able to operate a motor vehicle and drive a motor vehicle daily or for extended time periods, in a safe manner.
  • Able to travel occasionally overnight.
  • Able to work in a fast-paced 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.


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: 08/12/2026
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
Energy & Utilities
Net Income
-$773 million
Founded
1866
5 Year Trend
+2.1%
Revenue
$7.4 billion
NASDAQ
CNP
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