CenterPoint Energy, Inc

Transmission Policy Consultant

CenterPoint Energy, Inc • $70K — $95K *
Houston, TX 77084In-Person
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
1 week ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, risk management, political science, public policy, or related field preferred.
  • Minimum two years of relevant experience, including internships or co-op roles.
  • Familiarity with electric utility operations and regulatory compliance is essential.
  • Strong communication and technical writing skills are required.
  • Proven analytical abilities with experience in critical thinking, problem solving, and project management.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in understanding and demonstrating compliance with NERC Reliability Standards.
  • Review and guide the development of compliance documentation.
  • Maintain audit readiness by reviewing Reliability Standard Audit Worksheets and performing internal controls testing.
  • Facilitate the Corrective Action Process in coordination with operations and legal departments.
  • Coordinate responses to compliance audits and related inquiries across the company.
  • Participate in the NERC Standards Development process and evaluate impacts on compliance activities.
  • Implement new or revised NERC Reliability Standards through collaboration and documentation review.

Benefits

  • Paid training and immediate benefits eligibility.
  • Transit subsidies and flexible work schedules.
  • Paid holidays and time off, alongside discounts at fitness clubs.
  • Professional growth opportunities including tuition reimbursement.
  • 401(k) plan with matching contributions and additional company contributions.
Full Job Description
Job Summary

Assist in the coordination and assessment of the implementation of CenterPoint Energy's Internal Compliance Program for the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) Reliability Standards. This role will support both Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) and Operations and Planning (O&P) compliance requirements applicable to CenterPoint Energy's electric transmission system, and provide analytical support for cross-disciplinary emerging transmission NERC initiatives

Essential Functions

  • Learn about and provide assistance in understanding the requirements and what evidence is sufficient to demonstrate compliance with applicable NERC Reliability Standards.
  • Review compliance documentation from the responsible operations departments and provide guidance on document development and maintenance.
  • Maintain audit readiness through review of Reliability Standard Audit Worksheets (RSAWs) and evidence, internal controls testing of the Company's compliance with applicable NERC Reliability Standards, documenting and evaluating internal controls.
  • Assist in facilitating the Company's Corrective Action Process for potential issues by coordinating with various operations departments, Legal, and management.
  • Collaborate with various Company departments and Legal to coordinate the Company's response to formal compliance audits, spot checks, certification reviews, self-logs, self-reports, system event reporting, requests for information (RFIs), and compliance and enforcement investigations.
  • Participate in the NERC Standards Development process, including coordination with various operations department Subject Matter Experts and management, evaluation of potential impact to operations and current compliance activities, comments preparation, and voting recommendations on various NERC projects.
  • Coordinate with applicable departments and Subject Matter Experts to implement new or revised NERC Reliability Standards, including process and procedure development, and documentation review and verification.
  • Participate in a wide range of compliance and policy activities in various arenas including Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) and NERC committees, Standard Drafting Teams, and other internal and external committees, conferences, or working groups.
  • Provide analysis and support for emerging transmission initiatives


Education Description

  • Bachelor's degree required
    • Preferably in engineering, business, risk management, political science, public policy, or related field of study
    • Will consider relevant job-related CenterPoint Energy experience for non-degree candidates


Experience

  • Minimum of two (2) years' experience in one or more of the above disciplines. Internship, co-op, and other professional experience will be considered for this requirement.
  • Knowledge and experience in electric utility operations, regulatory compliance and/or policy or procedural development of a similar nature.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills.
  • Excellent technical writing skills.
  • Analytical skills with experience in critical thinking, problem solving, and project management.


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: 07/07/2026
Posting End Date: 07/21/2026

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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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