Distribution Planning Engineer II – Power Systems

CenterPoint Energy, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid training

Benefits from day one

Transit subsidies

Flexible schedule

Paid holidays & PTO

Wellness center access

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) with match

Job summary

CenterPoint Energy in Houston seeks an engineer to provide engineering and technical support for the design, construction, and operation of its overhead and underground distribution system.

Responsibilities include reviewing customer site plans and drawings, using CYMDIST to analyze circuit loading, gathering data from SAP and GIS, and preparing distribution development plan documents and reports; a BS in engineering and at least two years of power engineering experience are required.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university.
• Requires a minimum of two years of electric utility or power engineering experience that includes performing engineering calculations and design.
• Experience with CYME or other power flow modeling software, as well as Python, and MicroStation is preferred.
• 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 calculate system short circuit quantities using sequence networks.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze customer submitted site plans, structural drawings, electric one-lines, schematics, and load analysis.
• Use electrical models (CYMDIST) to analyze circuit loading, identify operating issues, make reliability and operational recommendations for the distribution system.
• Gather information and compiles data from multiple sources (SAP, GIS, Distribution Accounts, Service Centers, etc.) to construct electrical model and make recommendations.
• Prepare Distribution Development Plan documents and associated reports (construction lists, loading reports, detail drawings/sketches, etc.).
• Perform studies to analyze and respond to new Load Requests, special studies, and other inquiries.
• Provide expertise to improve and enhance distribution planning techniques, standards, and procedures.
• Processing New Load Requests, analyzing electrical drawings/diagrams/schematics and plan & profile drawings, to maintain the underground distribution system, including dedicated underground circuits and networks.
• Perform an engineering analysis of underground duct banks to evaluate cable ampacity.
• Support the construction, operations, and maintenance of the distribution system through communication with field personnel and customers.
• Gather and analyze data, perform engineering studies, prepare written reports, give oral presentations related to distribution systems.
• Manage multiple projects involving customers, contractors, and internal departments.

Skills

Electrical engineering analysis

Circuit loading analysis

Report writing & communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

CYME

Python

MicroStation

Job description

CenterPoint Energy in Houston seeks an engineer to provide engineering and technical support for the design, construction, and operation of its overhead and underground distribution system.

Responsibilities include reviewing customer site plans and drawings, using CYMDIST to analyze circuit loading, gathering data from SAP and GIS, and preparing distribution development plan documents and reports; a BS in engineering and at least two years of power engineering experience are required.