Senior Electrical Engineer High Voltage Metering

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.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Perform engineering design, calculations, estimates, studies, and coordination of HVM facilities installation.
• Analyze metering system compliance with CenterPoint Energy, ERCOT, PUCT, and other applicable requirements.
• Produce ERCOT documentation including EPS (ERCOT-Polled Settlement) Metering Design Proposals in compliance with ERCOT Nodal Protocols.
• Oversee, schedule, and indirectly supervise operational worksite activities including follow-up compliance documentation.
• Create engineering drawings and effectively communicate design details to field personnel and contractors.
• Create and maintain critical contacts to assure that materials, supplies, and information are available, and that information is exchanged with external/internal sources, agencies, suppliers, customers, and utilities for successful project results.
• Review completed work orders and cost data to assure conformance with plans and acceptability of construction charges.
• Oversee, track, evaluate, and report the resolution of meter system events.
• Represent CenterPoint Energy in forums of regulatory development including the ERCOT MWG (Metering Working Group).

Education

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or in a related 4-year engineering degree.
• A Professional Engineer license in the state of Texas or another state and active pursuit of a license in Texas is required.

Experience

• Requires a minimum four (4) years of experience in a technical or engineering role for an electric transmission or distribution utility.
• Specific experience in the design and implementation of substation revenue metering, protection relaying, or SCADA systems is preferred.
• Able to utilize mathematics to complete basic design calculations.
• Able to apply knowledge and experience to daily decisions.
• Able to apply knowledge, experience, and personal judgment in the resolution of issues.
• Able to communicate effectively with internal and external engineering and construction personnel, customers, and others in written and verbal form.
• Able to use a personal computer (database, spreadsheet and word processing) for technical engineering applications, SAP, ProjectWise, and MicroStation.
• Able to operate a motor vehicle and maintain a valid Texas driver's license.

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.

Diversity, Equity 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.

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: 01/24/2025

Posting End Date: 02/07/2025

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.

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