Lead Electrical Engineer Distribution Materials

CenterPoint Energy, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

CenterPoint Energy is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer with a BS in Engineering and PE license to oversee engineering projects and enhance processes. This full-time role in Houston involves leadership, compliance, and technical documentation. Ideal candidates will have at least five years of utility experience and a commitment to safety.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Paid training

Flexible work schedule

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) Savings Plan

Qualifications

• Five years of electric utility or power engineering experience.
• Experience in standards development and material evaluation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leads engineering projects and enhances engineering processes.
• Provides engineering support and reviews material offerings.
• Develops standards and ensures compliance with external code requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Engineering Calculations

Safety Compliance

Technical Documentation

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) License

Job description

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Lead Electrical Engineer Distribution Materials

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:

A Lead Engineer performs complex and technical work assignments and assists management with various assignments. A Lead Engineer guides and trains Engineers, Technologists, Technicians and Specialists responsible for engineering work such as creation/modification of material specification, evaluation, testing, recommendation, adoption and implementation of new technology and materials, and development of standards and procedures associated with the construction and operation of the CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric system.

Essential Functions:

• Independently functions as a responsible leader of engineering projects and studies.
• Improves and enhances engineering processes and procedures.
• Identifies, develops, assigns and prioritizes projects or tasks.
• Reviews and approves new material offerings from prospective manufacturers to be used on the CEHE system.
• Provides continued engineering support to field personnel for implemented materials used on the CEHE system.
• Supports the preparation of yearly capital and O&M budgets and monitors financial performance.
• Leads task forces, user groups, inter-utility work groups, and professional organizations.
• Coaches and develops employees, support managers by providing constructive feedback for performance reviews, and oversees training of new employees.
• Builds safety into the electric distribution system by ensuring design adherence to applicable internal standards and procedures, and ensures complnce with external code requirements (NESC, ANSI, ASTM, IEEE, ERCOT, NERC, etc.).
• Assists in the development and issuance of standards or design criteria used by CEHE.
• Works proactively with internal and external stakeholders and customers to identify opportunities to improve the reliability or resiliency of the electric system.
• Produces documentation including business cases, performance metrics, status reports, and creates Engineering Bulletins as needed.
• Provides audit support by ensuring engineering information is accurate and by representing CEHE as a Subject Matter Expert, and provides expert testimony as needed for regulatory filings and other company business.
• Contributes to the forecasting and planning of new electrical infrastructure and land acquisiton for new electrical facilities.

Education and Experience:

• Requires a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university
• Requires a minimum of five years electric utility or power engineering experience that includes performing engineering calculations and/or design.
• Requires a Professional Engineer (PE) license in the State of Texas.
• Standards development and material evaluation experience preferred.

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: 06/16/2025
Posting End Date: 07/01/2025

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.