Electric Engineer
Posted on: 15 Mar 2021
Houston, TX
Job Description
Job Description
CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been in business for more than 150 years. Our vision to lead the nation in delivering energy, service and value drives our strategy and performance. We have an unwavering commitment to safely and reliably deliver electricity and natural gas to millions of people.
Inclusion and Diversity
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.
Learn more in the About Us section of our careers web site.
As an Electrical Enginner, you will develop electrical models to identify design criteria violations, create design solutions and justify construction needs for Electric Operations' overhead and underground electric distribution system. Issues construction recommendations in the form of distribution development plans and new load request for Planning sponsored projects. In addition, will prepare area studies for new distribution substations.
Specifically, you'll have the opportunity to:
* Support Major Underground Engineering by analyzing new load requests, electric one-lines, schematic diagrams and plan & profiles to maintain the underground distribution system, including dedicated underground circuits and networks.
* Uses electrical models (CYMDIST) to analyze circuit loading, identify operating issues and make reliability and operational recommendations for the distribution system.
* Gathers information and compiles data from multiple sources (SAP, G.I.S., Key Accounts, Service Centers) to construct electrical models.
* Prepares final development plan documents and associated reports (construction list, etc) for company intranet site (DDPviewer).
* Performs studies to analyze and respond to New Load Request and special studies, etc.
* Provides expertise to improve and enhance distribution planning techniques and standards.
* Creates fault current models for Arc Flash studies.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
Requires a Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college or university.
Requires a minimum of two years electric utility or power engineering experience that includes performing engineering calculations and design
Preferred Experience, Education and Skills:
Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering
Job Location: Houston, TX
CenterPoint Energy
Houston, TX
Company Overview?
Our vision to lead the nation in delivering energy, service and value drives our strategy and performance. We have an unwavering commitment to safely and reliably deliver electricity and natural gas to millions of people.
Natural ???Gas
We sell and deliver natural gas to more than 4.5 million homes and businesses in eight states: Arkansas, Indiana, Louisiana, Minnesota (including Minneapolis), Mississippi, Ohio, Oklahoma and Texas (including greater Houston area). We are investing in modernizing our natural gas infrastructure and are committed to eliminating cast-iron pipe in all our territories.
Electric Transmission?? and Distribution and Power Generation????
We maintain the wires, poles and electric infrastructure serving more than 2.5 million metered customers in the greater Houston area and in southwestern Indiana. We also own and operate nearly 1,300 megawatts of electric generation capacity in Indiana. We are committed to the reliable delivery of electricity generated from power plants and renewable energy resources to homes and businesses.
Competitive Energy Businesses??
Our competitive energy businesses include three areas: natural gas marketing and energy-related services; energy efficiency, sustainability and infrastructure modernization solutions; and construction and repair services for pipeline systems, primarily natural gas. Our competitive energy businesses’ footprint spans nearly 40 states.
CenterPoint Energy Home Service Plus®
?????For over 80 years, HSP has provided heating and cooling solutions for Minnesota homeowners. We proudly offer expert repair, along with service and maintenance plans, and professional sales for both gas and electric equipment.
CenterPoint Energy and HomeServe
We are partnering with HomeServe, a trusted nationwide provider of emergency home repair programs, in our natural gas markets in Texas and in Houston to offer our customers service repair plans that reduce the stress and expense from the unexpected. - See more at: https://www.centerpointenergy.com/en-us/corporate/about-us/company-overview#sthash.Bs7wjgA1.dpuf
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IndustryEnergy/Utilities
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