Energy Efficiency Engineer

CenterPoint Energy; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 76,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits

401(k) with company match up to 6%

Tuition reimbursement

Health Savings Account contributions

Flexible work options

Job summary

CenterPoint Energy seeks an Energy Efficiency Engineer to evaluate and document energy efficient technologies and projects, collaborating with regulatory, marketing, and government affairs teams.

You will engage with contracted engineering firms and Trade Allies to promote installations of high efficiency natural gas technologies and support company growth objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited college; 3–5 years of experience, or advanced degree with 0–2 years.
• Strong knowledge of thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid dynamics.
• Experience with energy design modeling and project management; effective customer interaction.

Responsibilities

• Perform theoretical calculations of natural gas and energy efficiency projects.
• Conduct on-site visits with end-use customers to identify energy savings opportunities.
• Develop tools to streamline technical analysis and data analysis.
• Provide technical expertise to promote gas technologies and support growth objectives.
• Document energy efficiency projects with detailed reports.
• Build relationships with Trade Allies to promote programs.

Skills

Thermodynamics

Heat transfer

Fluid dynamics

Energy design modeling

Project management

MS Office

Spreadsheets

Python/Pandas

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Advanced degree (optional)

Tools

MS Access

SQL

SAP/HANA

Google Cloud Platform

Job description

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.

Job Summary

Support the Company's Energy Efficiencyobjectivesthrough evaluation and documentation of energy efficient technologies and projects. Provide technicalexpertisein collaboration with multiple business units(regulatory, marketing, government affairs, business development)to achieve businessobjectives.Develop and build relationships withcontractedengineering firms,external stakeholders, andcontractors and equipment representatives (Trade Allies) tofacilitateand promote the installations of high efficiency natural gas technologies.

Essential Functions

• Perform theoretical calculations of natural gas and fuel switching energy efficiency projects.
• Perform on-site visits with end-use customers to assist in identification of energy savings opportunities, application review and data collection.
• Support thedevelopmentoftools and techniques to streamline and modernize technical analysisand customer data analysis.
• Provide technical expertise to end-use customers to promote gas technologies and coordinate with internal sales and marketing groups to support the growth objectives of the Company.
• Document energy efficiency projects through detailed project write-up and reports.
• Build relationships with Trade Allies to facilitate and effectively promote energy efficiency programs through site visits, lunch and learn, seminars and presentations.

Education Description

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited collegewith3-5 years of experience, oradvanced degree with 0-2 years of experience, orequivalentindustryexperience.

Experience

• High levelof understanding of thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid dynamics
• 3 to 5yearsof technicalexpertisein energy design modeling with experience in project management and customer interaction.
• Must be able to perform complex engineering calculations related to energy technologies including energy assessment, heat loss/gain calculations, fuelcostsand conversions, etc.
• Must know and have ability to apply mechanical principles associated with current and emerging gas and electric applications; must have the ability to communicate technical information in an understandable and professional manner.
• ProficiencywithMS Office products anda high levelof competency working with spreadsheets

Preferred Qualifications

• Experienceusingscripting languages (e.g.Python/Pandas,Matlab) for technical analysisand interfacing with spreadsheets
• Experience with databaseand dataanalyticstools (e.g.MS Access,SQL, SAP/HANA, Google CloudPlatform)
• Familiar withbuilding, construction, and other mechanical and HVAC principles.
• Understanding ofMinnesota Commercial Energy Code and Residential Energy code.
• Formal training and experience working with energy modeling programs and system design

Physical Requirements

• Normal office environment

Work Conditions

• Have a valid Minnesota driver's license and have a safe driving record as determined by the Company.
• Must be willing to travel periodically for customer visits or events.

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
• Benefits eligibility begins on your first day
• Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company contribution
• Health/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match dollar-for-dollar up to 6% and a company contribution of 3% regardless of your contribution
• Flexible work schedule, paid holidays and paid time off
• Paid training
• Professional growth and development programs including tuition reimbursement
• Life, AD&D, Disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Transit subsidies
• Access to discounts at fitness clubs and an on-site wellness center at our headquarters in Houston

Job Type: Full Time
Posting Start Date:08/27/2026
Posting End Date: 09/03/2026

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR * 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a), and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability. Compensation: $75,590.40 to $113,385.60 Annually

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