Energy Strategy & Optimization Manager

Enterprise Products Partners L.P; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Enterprise Products Partners L.P. is seeking an Energy Manager to lead the company’s power procurement, utilization, reliability, and optimization across its assets in Houston, TX.

The role interfaces with Operations, Engineering, Commercial, Utilities, and power market participants to ensure reliable, cost-effective energy supply while supporting asset performance and growth. The manager will engage in strategic planning, utility negotiations, and economic analyses, identifying opportunities to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Economics, Energy Management, or a related field.
• MBA, PE, or advanced degree preferred.
• 3-10+ years of experience in energy management, utility operations, power markets, industrial operations, engineering, or related fields.
• Strong knowledge of industrial power systems, utility operations, electric tariffs, transmission and distribution networks, and electricity markets.
• Experience supporting large industrial facilities, midstream operations, petrochemical plants, refineries, or energy-intensive operations.
• Demonstrated expertise in energy economics, utility negotiations, capital project development, and strategic planning.
• Strong understanding of ERCOT and other organized electricity markets is preferred.
• Experience evaluating self-generation and utility power alternatives.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders and lead cross-functional initiatives.
• Excellent analytical, communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with senior leadership, regulatory organizations, utilities, and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain electric cost forecasts and support budgeting activities.
• Lead energy procurement strategy across plants, facilities, and export assets.
• Evaluate self-generation, cogeneration, and grid-supplied power alternatives.
• Coordinate resolution of power quality issues, outages, and utility-related concerns.
• Provide technical and economic guidance during acquisitions, divestitures, and integration of assets.

Skills

Energy economics

Utility negotiations

Strategic planning

Cross-functional leadership

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Economics, Energy Management, or related field

MBA, PE, or advanced degree preferred

Job description

Enterprise Products Partners L.P. is seeking an Energy Manager to lead the company’s power procurement, utilization, reliability, and optimization across its assets in Houston, TX.

The role interfaces with Operations, Engineering, Commercial, Utilities, and power market participants to ensure reliable, cost-effective energy supply while supporting asset performance and growth. The manager will engage in strategic planning, utility negotiations, and economic analyses, identifying opportunities to