What are the responsibilities and job description for the CEHE Associate Electric Engineer position at CenterPoint Energy?
CenterPoint Energy is looking for an Associate Electric Engineer to join our Major Underground Team, located in Houston, TX.
You will have the ability to: provide engineering and technical support services associated with the design, construction, and operation of CenterPoint Energy's overhead & underground distribution system.
We want you to know
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.
What we bring to you
- Competitive pay
- Paid training
- Benefits eligibility begins on your first day
- Subsides metro and parking discounts
- 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 with immediate 100% vesting.
Your background includes:
Education: Requires a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited college or university.
Experience: No work experience required.
A bonus to have:
- Able to use a PC, CAD equipment.
- Able to use mathematics, including trigonometry and calculus, to complete complex engineering design calculations and relate mathematical solutions to actual utility situations.
- Able to interpret, analyze and produce electrical models, drawings, and technical documents.
- Able to apply knowledge of electrical theory and system operations to daily decisions.
- Able to make informed decisions, follow procedures and comply with policies based on the knowledge of the work and the services provided by CenterPoint Energy.
- Able to calculate system short circuit quantities using sequence networks.
- Able to communicate effectively with engineering, construction personnel, customers, and others in written and verbal form.
- Able to prioritize and schedule tasks, pay attention to detail and demonstrate good organizational skills.
- Able to work and participate successfully in a team environment to accomplish assignments.
- Able to work well with both technical and non-technical personnel to gather and exchange information, resolve issues, plan activities, and meet or exceed objectives.
- Able to manage time effectively, handle multiple tasks and priorities, operate under general direction, develop own work methods as required yet follow standard procedures and determine when management is to be consulted on unusual situations.
- Able to communicate effectively, in oral and written form, with co-workers, customers, vendors and the community.
- Able to exercise discretion, tact, and good judgment in dealing with co-workers, customers, vendors, and the community.
- Able to demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, listening ability and business acumen to communicate effectively with co-workers, customers, vendors, and the community.
- Able to use SAP, G.I.S., Microstation for technical engineering applications.
- Able to use personal computer software proficiently, such as those for word processing, spreadsheets, database managers, presentations, and electronic mail.
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.
CenterPoint Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer looking to employ and advance in employment qualified minorities, females, people with disabilities, and veterans.
