Electrical Engineer II Controls Systems

CenterPoint Energy; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid training

Benefits eligibility begins on your 1"

Flexible work schedule

Paid holidays and PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

CenterPoint Energy, Inc. in Houston is seeking an engineer to support the implementation, maintenance, and enhancement of PME and ETAP applications for power system modeling, monitoring, and analysis.

You will develop new use cases for PMU data visualization, support the streaming of PMU data to ERCOT, and assist in gathering and validating engineering data to support reliability, operations, and compliance objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of two (2) years engineering experience; utility or power experience preferred.
• Experience with PME and ETAP or similar power system software is a plus.
• Ability to collect, organize, and validate engineering data from multiple systems.
• Strong collaboration with engineering users to gather requirements and document enhancements.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the implementation, configuration, testing, and deployment of power system engineering software.
• Support software upgrades and validation testing.
• Assist with collecting, organizing, and validating engineering data from multiple internal systems and teams.
• Work with engineering users to understand workflows, gather business requirements, and document enhancement requests.
• Assist in user acceptance testing for new software features and system upgrades.
• Provide day-to-day support to engineering users by answering questions and resolving application issues.
• Help develop reports, dashboards, and data visualizations to improve accessibility of field engineering data.
• Participate in projects to expand software functionality and improve engineering workflows.
• Assist in evaluating new software features and emerging technologies.
• Assist in identifying opportunities to improve engineering processes through software enhancements and automation.

Skills

Power systems

Data visualization

Engineering data management

User support

Requirements gathering

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

PMU data visualization

PMU data streaming to ERCOT

Power system modeling software

Job description

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CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been in business for more than 150 years.

Our Vision: Our vision is to become the most admired utility in the United States through the execution of our long-term growth strategy. We have an unwavering commitment to safely and reliably deliver electricity and natural gas to millions of people.

Our Commitment: CenterPoint Energy is committed to creating an inclusive work environment where business results are achieved through the skills, abilities and talents of our diverse workforce.

At CenterPoint Energy, individuals are respected for their contributions toward our company objectives. We strive for an inclusive work environment across all levels that is reflective of the available workforce in the communities we serve.

Job Summary

Support the implementation, maintenance, and enhancement of PME and ETAP applications for power system modeling, monitoring, and analysis. Developing new use cases for PMU data visualization and analysis and supporting the streaming of PMU data to ERCOT in support of reliability, operational, and compliance objectives.

Essential Functions

• Assist in the implementation, configuration, testing, and deployment of power system engineering software
• Support software upgrades and validation testing
• Assist with collecting, organizing, and validating engineering data from multiple internal systems and teams
• Work with engineering users to understand workflows, gather business requirements, and document enhancement requests
• Assist in user acceptance testing for new software features and system upgrades
• Provide day-to-day support to engineering users by answering questions and resolving application issues
• Help develop reports, dashboards, and data visualizations to improve accessibility of field engineering data
• Participate in projects to expand software functionality and improve engineering workflows
• Assist in evaluating new software features and emerging technologies
• Assist in identifying opportunities to improve engineering processes through software enhancements and automation

Education Description

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university.

Experience

Requires a minimum of two (2) years Engineering experience. Prefer utility or power engineering experience.

Physical Requirements

• Able to communicate either written and verbal communications either in person or through technical equipment such as telephone.
• Able to demonstrate and apply the manual dexterity to operate a personal computer and common office equipment.
• 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.
• 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 operate a motor vehicle and drive a motor vehicle daily or for extended time periods, in a safe manner, and enter/exit vehicle unassisted.

Working Conditions

• Required to participate in CenterPoint Energy's Emergency Operation Plan (EOP).
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to work in an office 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.
• Able to work regular hours, with occasional or mandatory overtime; may be required to work rotating shifts.

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
• 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: 11/05/2026
Posting End Date: 11/20/2026

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