Senior Specialist, Energy Efficiency

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

Formulates, plans and implements energy efficiency programs per mandated PUCT rules by attracting, expanding and retaining industry stakeholders for program participation. Works with community, industry and local

government leaders to promote programs that attract new participants and expand existing program opportunities within the service territory. Responds to program development inquiries by program sponsors and

municipal/institutional participants with technical data presentations on the companies’ program resources.

Essential Functions

• Designs, develops and implements specific targeted energy efficiency and load management programs.
• Manages program budgets and identifies and maintains resources necessary to achieve efficiency measures.
• Manages all activities around program marketing and oversees all customer activities.
• Administers database of all contracts necessary to implement energy efficiency program payments.
• Develops and maintains a close working relationship with key industry partnerships such as Retail Electric Providers (REPs), equipment suppliers and other TDUs.
• Performs necessary short and long term strategic planning and scheduling to ensure achievement of market specific energy efficiency goals.
• Negotiates and maintains contracts which support implementation of programs.
• Manages selected program third party contractors/consultants.
• Reviews all contractor work and provides approvals.
• Establishes and maintains program measurement and verification procedures and ensures contractors and program participants are in compliance with them.
• Provides regulatory support regarding energy efficiency program design and implementation activities.
  
  
  

Education Description

• Bachelor's in business, marketing, engineering, or related field in project management or energy management.
  
  
  

Experience

• Requires a minimum of four years experience in energy utilization, energy efficiency, energy management, project management, marketing, economics, business, or engineering design.
  
  
  

Physical Requirements

Working Conditions

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: 05/04/2026

Posting End Date: 05/08/2026

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.