Senior Engineer Structural and Foundation Design

CenterPoint Energy, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Transit subsidies

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) with company match

Job summary

CenterPoint Energy, Inc. seeks a Civil/Structural Engineer to provide structural and foundation design and analysis for transmission and substation systems in Houston.

A Texas Professional Engineer license is required to ensure compliant, safe, and reliable infrastructure. Responsibilities include preparing drawings and specs, interfacing with fabricators, performing stress analyses, and developing cost-effective solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering and Texas PE license.
• Minimum of six years of related engineering experience.
• Experience in structural and foundation analysis and design for transmission line or substation structures preferred.
• Experience with GTSTRUDL or comparable software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze structures and foundations for transmission and substation facilities.
• Prepare and review drawings, specifications, calculations and other technical documents.
• Interface with fabricators and engineering staff to finalize designs and maintain schedules.
• Perform stress and foundation analyses and report results to engineers.
• Review vendor data and calculations from other disciplines.
• Develop and maintain design standards and material specifications.

Skills

Structural analysis

Foundation design

Technical documentation

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer license in Texas

Tools

GTSTRUDL

CAD/Drafting

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.

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

Provide structural and foundation design and analysis for transmission and substation systems, with emphasis on reliability, material adequacy, inspection technologies, and the addition, replacement, rehabilitation, or augmentation of facilities.

Please Note: This position requires a Professional Engineer License in the state of Texas

Essential Functions

• Design and analyze structures and foundations for transmission and substation facilities, and provide structural support to Transmission, Telecom, Distribution, and Substation engineering groups as needed.
• Prepare and review drawings, specifications, calculations, and other technical documents required to procure materials, fabricate structures, and install structures and foundations.
• Interface with fabricators and their engineering staff to finalize designs for fabrication while maintaining project schedules.
• Perform stress analyses and foundation analyses as required, and provide results and recommendations to project engineers, foundation design engineers, and other requesting parties.
• Review vendor structure data, calculations, and drawings, including information provided by other engineering disciplines.
• Prepare economic analyses to compare structural or foundation design methodologies and recommend practical, cost-effective solutions.
• Develop and maintain standards, design procedures, material specifications, and technical guidance for structural and foundation design.
• Recommend construction procedures and installation practices for structures and foundations based on site conditions.

Education Description

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering, preferably with coursework or emphasis in structural analysis, structural design, and foundation engineering, or a related four-year engineering degree.
• Professional Engineer license in the state of Texas.

Experience

• Minimum of six years of experience in a related engineering discipline.
• Experience in structural and foundation analysis and design for transmission line or substation structures is preferred.
• Experience with computer-aided drafting, materials testing, and structural or foundation design and analysis software, such as GTSTRUDL or comparable applications, is preferred.
• A Master of Science degree in Engineering may be substituted for one year of experience.
• A PhD degree in Engineering may be substituted for two years of experience.

Physical Requirements

• 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 demonstrate and apply the manual dexterity to operate a personal computer and common office equipment.
• Able to communicate either written and verbal communications either in person or through technical equipment such as telephone.
• 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.

Working Conditions

• Required to participate in CenterPoint Energy's Emergency Operation Plan (EOP).
• Able to operate a motor vehicle and drive a motor vehicle daily or for extended time periods, in a safe manner.
• Able to travel occasionally overnight.
• Able to work in a fast-paced 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.

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
• Transit subsidies
• 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: 09/25/2026
Posting End Date: 10/09/2026

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.

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