CEHE Electric Engineer

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:

This position coordinates the timely submission to ERCOT of Outage Requests and Network Operations Model Change Request (NOMCR) as per ERCOT Protocol Requirements. The person in this position must remain current on ERCOT Protocol and NERC Reliability Standards as well as proposed changes and reviews proposed changes for impact to CenterPoint Energy and provide input where appropriate.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Analyze system outage requests and project coordination to study the impacts under first contingency events as per CenterPoint Energy, ERCOT, and NERC guidelines.
• Maintain current and future projects list including expected in service dates.
• Coordinate schedules for network changes.
• Review and analyze long term and daily switching schedules.
• Review and provide input to appropriate entities regarding preliminary project scopes and designs in regards to possible Real Time operational impacts.
• Update project one-lines, internal drawings and system-wide one-lines utilizing CAD software.
• Work closely with Transmission Planning, Transmission Operations, Substation Operations, System Protection, Transmission Accounts, and Control Systems to analyze and provide input on proposed project designs in order to accomplish the following tasks:
  
  
  
  • Research and determine project parameters such as; equipment changes, ratings, impedances, connectivity, construction sequence, projected in service dates, etc.
  • Use electrical system modeling software to update CenterPoint Energy's portion of the ERCOT Network Operations Model per ERCOT Protocols.
  • Develop and submit to ERCOT as per Protocol requirements Network Operations Model Change Request (NOMCR). Monitor NOMCR's submitted to ensure accurate implementation. Respond to ERCOT inquiries regarding submitted NOMCR's.
  
  
  
  
• Support Real Time Operations and respond to system emergencies on a 24/7 basis, as required.

Education:

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

Experience:

• Ability to negotiate with others to act on multiple conflicting requests with regard to system activities to minimize system interruptions and protect system personnel and equipment.

• Ability to coordinate and communicate planned outage schedule priorities to management and personnel of various departments.
• Knowledgeable in power flow and security analysis programs for analyzing system outage requests.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Power Point & Excel. Working knowledge of Microstation or Autocad.
• Above average grammatical skills required.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle - TDL required.
• Periodic field trips to substations, transmission right-of-ways and construction sites required.
• Able to demonstrate the company's core values: integrity, accountability, initiative and respect.
• Able to demonstrate commitment to compliance with applicable laws and regulations, the Company's Ethics and Compliance Code of Conduct, and other Company policies and procedures and do so consistently, take all required training courses and do so timely.
• Able to demonstrate respect for all individuals, adhere to the Company's values and business practices and do both consistently.

Physical Requirements:

• Communicate orally in a clear manner.
• Hear oral communication either in person or on equipment such as telephone, mobile phone or radio.
• Bend, stoop, kneel, crouch and/or reach repeatedly, on a daily basis.
• Distinguish between colors.
• Demonstrate the dexterity to operate a personal computer, either desktop or laptop, and common office equipment such as telephone, photocopier, fax machine, calculator, laptop, mobile phone, etc.
• Able to reach, grasp and move items.
• Able to sit, stand, view a personal computer monitor/laptop screen, or use a mobile phone for extended periods of time.
• Able to operate a motor vehicle, including ability to enter and exit the vehicle unassisted.

Ability to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a minimal amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.

Working Conditions:

• Work in a fast paced environment with high daily pressure to meet deadlines.
• Provide on-call support 24 hours on occasion.
• Perform work indoors in an office environment and outdoors as needed.
• Respond to emergency calls and/or call-outs and return to work while off duty.
• Work a varied schedule to complete projects and meet deadlines in response to changing demands.
• Travel for installations, inspections and/or investigations in field locations, attend or conduct training, visit manufacturing facilities and/or attend regulatory hearings, industry or professional association conferences and/or other meetings (with customers, vendors, contractors, communities, etc.) and stay overnight as required.
• May be required to remain in the service area during emergency events and assume responsibilities assigned by the company to in restoration efforts.

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: 05/09/2025

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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