CenterPoint Energy, Inc

Senior Regulatory & Rates Analyst

CenterPoint Energy, Inc • $90K — $110K *
Houston, TX 77084In-Person
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 4-year college degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Wildlife Management, or related field (substitution possible with relevant experience)
  • Minimum of 4 years of experience in electric utility or regulatory roles
  • Experience with Public Utility Commission of Texas regulations and compliance
  • Proficient in preparing regulatory filings and reports
  • Strong analytical skills to review legislation impacts and recommend actions

Responsibilities

  • Review legislative bills for impacts on the electric business
  • Monitor developments in regulatory matters and communicate impacts to stakeholders
  • Prepare and ensure timely submission of regulatory filings and compliance documents
  • Coordinate with teams for monthly construction report filings
  • Evaluate routing alternatives for Certificate of Convenience and Necessity amendments

Benefits

  • Paid training from the first day of employment
  • Transit subsidies for commuting
  • Flexible work schedule along with paid holidays and time off
  • Discounts at fitness clubs and an on-site wellness center
  • Professional development programs including tuition reimbursement
  • 401(k) plan with company match and contributions
Full Job Description
Job Summary

Provide technical and regulatory support to Transmission Capital Delivery regarding Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) reporting and applications, and land management issues.

Essential Functions

  • Review legislative bills for impacts to the electric business and prepare recommendations to management for action.
  • Monitor key developments in rate and regulatory matters impacting CNP or its business environment, and communicate impacts to relevant stakeholders.
  • Keep informed of activities regarding transmission regulation and make presentations (written and oral) to management and others on pertinent issues.
  • Support preparation of regulatory filings including testimony, schedules, work papers, requests for information and briefs on a timely basis and ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements.
  • Coordinate with the internal teams to gather information and prepare monthly construction report filings to meet PUC Substantive Rules.
  • Prepare Final Cost Reports (FCR) based on SAP work order information and file with PUC within 180 days of project energization.
  • Review proposed transmission projects for routing issues and compliance with PUCT substantive rules.
  • Advise the business on necessary PUC approvals and applications for each project.
  • For projects that require an amendment to the Certificate of Convenience and Necessity (CCN), evaluate routing alternatives, gather supporting documentation, and maintain contact with management, CenterPoint Energy regulatory staff, attorneys, PUCT staff, civic organizations, and governmental entities.
  • Verify project progress against contractual milestones in collaboration with routing consultant project management, construction management and project engineer; review and approve progress payments; and review change orders/claims with Supply Chain/Legal.


Essential Functions cont'd

  • Monitor and prepare status reports on CCN's and related filings; support adherence to safety/quality/environmental standards and coordination during filings and updates.
  • Serve as a department representative on task forces or committees regarding transmission regulatory activities.
  • Represent CNP's interest in dealings with regional trade, industry, and professional organizations.
  • Work closely with industry associations to coordinate industry responses to key rates and regulatory issues.
  • Establish and maintain communications with members of the appropriate CenterPoint departments to facilitate internal project progression and to identify and research current issues or trends affecting regulatory environment.
  • Facilitates communication and interactions with external stakeholders (e.g., permitting agencies, landowners, regulators) as necessary during project progression.
  • Attend workshops and conferences to monitor the regulatory environment to identify trends, issues, or decisions which might affect Company's regulatory objectives.


Education Description

  • A 4-year college degree with a preference in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Wildlife Management, or a regulatory related field. High voltage transmission or similar infrastructure regulatory experience can be substituted for education, with two years' experience per year of education.


Experience

  • Minimum of four (4) years electric utility or similar infrastructure experience, or consulting experience in a regulatory or environmental activities role.


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: 08/27/2026
Posting End Date: 09/03/2026

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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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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
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