CEHE Engineer, Electric

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:

Specify, design, and modify power system protection schemes and SCADA schemes. Develop protective relaying settings, and assist in the commissioning of distribution devices to maintain and to improve the reliability of the CNP electric distribution system. Support projects on the distribution system.

Essential Functions:

• Develop protection schemes schemes and specify relays for use in independent relaying systems, interacting with other engineering sections, equipment vendors, engineering firms, and operations personnel.
• Calculate and program protective relay set points, including for coordination purposes, for electromechanical and microprocessor relays and issue to operations personnel.
• Design automation and SCADA systems. Program relays, RTACs, and other devices to ensure system visibility and functionality
• Provide technical assistance with the evaluation and commissioning of new equipment for the interconnection within the CNP electric system.
• Provide support to field personnel in commissioning of facilities and the troubleshooting of existing equipment operations.
• Analyze outage and analog data to evaluate impact of certain equipment on a customer's service
• Analyze equipment operations and develop reports following system disturbances, with data obtained from microprocessor relays.

Education:

Requires a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited college or university.

Experience:

Two years of electric utility or power engineering experience that includes performing engineering calculations and design is preferred.

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: 11/18/2025
Posting End Date: 12/02/2025

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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