Service Consultant Summer Internship 2027

CenterPoint Energy, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 16,531,000 - 24,797,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Benefits from day one

Flexible work schedule

On-site wellness center at HQ in Houst

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

CenterPoint Energy, Inc. seeks a Service Consultant Intern to gain hands-on experience in the utility industry while learning how to manage customer distribution projects.

You will explore project coordination, customer service, and technical design in a real-world setting, collaborating with departments and external partners to gather details and prepare estimates. You’ll design electrical and/or gas distribution facilities and develop practical project-management and communication skills,

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree with a concentration in construction science, construction management, engineering technology, business, or marketing.
• Valid Driver's license.
• Able to work a varied schedule with projects and deadlines requiring the ability to meet changing demands.

Responsibilities

• Work with multiple departments, customers, municipalities, outside consulting firms, and other utilities to gather information in order to execute projects accurately and in a timely manner
• Work with elected officials and employees of city, county and state entities to effectively service customers
• Gather project information, prepares estimates, and analyzes data and designs electrical and/or gas distribution facilities
• Represents the company in service extension negotiations related to service locations
• Ensure customer obligations are met, negotiates and secures payment of projects, researches easement rights, and maintains completion of construction within specified timeframes
• Identify, evaluates, and if necessary, corrects pre-existing issues related to compliance with governmental regulations, code violations, and CenterPoint Energy standards. Corrective action may require negotiation with customers related to safety, cost, and legal responsibility
• Review facilities for compliance with the National Electric Safety Code (NESC), state, city and county governmental ordinances and CenterPoint Energy standards. Also, must have working knowledge of the National Electric Code (NEC)
• Perform field inspections as needed for final project approval, foreign cable attachments, customer installed facilities, and miscellaneous customer requests

Education

Degree with a concentration in construction science, construction management, engineering technology, business, or marketing

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

As aService Consultant Intern, you’ll gain hands-on experience in the utility industry while learning how to manage customer distribution projects. This internship offers exposure to project coordination, customer service, and technical design in a real-world setting. You’ll work alongside experienced professionals to understand how we deliver reliable energy solutions, support critical infrastructure, and maintain compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

Interns will collaborate with multiple departments, municipalities, and external partners to gather project details, assist in preparing estimates, and learn how to design electrical and/or gas distribution facilities. This role is ideal for students who want to develop practical skills in project management, problem-solving, and communication while contributing to meaningful projects that impact our customers and communities.

Essential Functions

• Work with multiple departments, customers, municipalities, outside consulting firms, and other utilities to gather information in order to execute projects accurately and in a timely manner
• Work with elected officials and employees of city, county and state entities to effectively service customers
• Gather project information, prepares estimates, and analyzes data and designs electrical and/or gas distribution facilities
• Represents the company in service extension negotiations related to service locations
• Ensure customer obligations are met, negotiates and secures payment of projects, researches easement rights, and maintains completion of construction within specified timeframes
• Identify, evaluates, and if necessary, corrects pre-existing issues related to compliance with governmental regulations, code violations, and CenterPoint Energy standards. Corrective action may require negotiation with customers related to safety, cost, and legal responsibility
• Review facilities for compliance with the National Electric Safety Code (NESC), state, city and county governmental ordinances and CenterPoint Energy standards. Also, must have working knowledge of the National Electric Code (NEC)
• Perform field inspections as needed for final project approval, foreign cable attachments, customer installed facilities, and miscellaneous customer requests

Education Description

• Currently pursuing a
• Degree with a concentration in construction science, construction management, engineering technology, business, or marketing.

Experience

• Valid Driver's license
• Able to work a varied schedule with projects and deadlines requiring the ability to meet changing demands

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:Intern
Posting Start Date: 09/03/2026
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.