Electrical Engineer
Posted on: 6 Apr 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.
Diversity and Inclusion
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 the Electrical Engineer, you will specify, design, and modify power system protection schemes and substation automation & SCADA schemes. Develop protective relaying settings, and assist in the commissioning of electric utility substations to maintain the integrity and stability of the CNP electric system. Evaluate and apply NERC and ERCOT compliance standards.
Specifically, you'll have the opportunity to:
* Develop substation protection schemes and specify relays for use in independent primary and back-up relaying systems, interact with other engineering sections, equipment vendors, engineering firms, and construction contractors.
* Calculate and program substation protective relay set points for electromechanical and microprocessor relays and issue to field personnel.
* Design substation automation and SCADA systems. Program substation relays, PLCs, and RTUs to provide visibility, control, and accurate system data of the CNP electric system.
* Interact with independent power producers, industrial customers, engineering firms, and construction contractors providing technical assistance and commissioning of new equipment for the interconnection with the CNP electric system.
* Provide support to field personnel in commissioning of new facilities and the troubleshooting of existing substation facilities.
* Analyze fault events and develop sequence of events reports following system disturbances, with data obtained from digital fault recorders and microprocessor relays.
* Evaluate and apply compliance standards from NERC and ERCOT, including NERC CIP standards, to the protection and SCADA automation schemes.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
Requires a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited college or university.
Requires a minimum of two years of electric utility or power engineering experience that includes performing engineering calculations and design.
Preferred Experience, Education and Skills:
Able to use a CAD equipment and software programs to provide project documentation, relay settings, event analysis, equipment commissioning, and anagement reports
Able to to use SAP, GIS, Microstation for technical engineering applications.
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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