Associate Engineering Technologist

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:

Develops 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 and perform cable ampacity studies.

Essential Functions:

• 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., Distribution Accounts, Service Centers) to construct electrical models.
• Prepares distribution development plans and associated documentation (construction list, maps, detail sketches/drawings, project justifications, 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.
• Performs cable ampacity studies using CYMCAP cable ampacity program.
• Creates fault current models for Arc Flash studies.

Education Description:

• Requires a minimum of either a bachelor degree in engineering technology; or an associate's degree in electrical technology and at least two years of experience in electric utility or power engineering.

Experience:

• Entry Level
  
  

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: 05/13/2025

Posting End Date: 05/16/2025

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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