CenterPoint Energy · 18 hours ago
CEHE Engineer, Electric
Baytown, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expCenterPoint Energy is a long-established utility company committed to delivering electricity and natural gas safely and reliably. The CEHE Engineer, Electric role involves providing engineering and technical support for the design, construction, and operation of the distribution system, including analysis and recommendations for improvements.
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Responsibilities
Review and analyze customer submitted site plans, structural drawings, electric one-lines, schematics, and load analysis
Use electrical models (CYMDIST) to analyze circuit loading, identify operating issues, make reliability and operational recommendations for the distribution system
Gather information and compiles data from multiple sources (SAP, G.I.S., Distribution Accounts, Service Centers, etc.) to construct electrical model and make recommendations
Prepare Distribution Development Plan documents and associated reports (construction lists, loading reports, detail drawings/sketches, etc.)
Perform studies to analyze and respond to New Load Requests, special studies, and other inquiries
Provide expertise to improve and enhance distribution planning techniques, standards, and procedures
Support Major Underground Engineering by processing New Load Requests, analyzing electrical drawings/diagrams/schematics and plan & profile drawings, to maintain the underground distribution system, including dedicated underground circuits and networks
Perform an engineering analysis of underground duct banks to evaluate cable ampacity
Support the construction, operations, and maintenance of the distribution system through communication with field personnel and customers
Gather and analyze data, perform engineering studies, prepare written reports, give oral presentations related to distribution systems
Manage multiple projects involving customers, contractors, and internal departments
Qualification
Required
Requires a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited college or university
Requires a minimum of two years of electric utility or power engineering experience that includes performing engineering calculations and design
Preferred
Experience with CYME or other power flow modeling software, as well as Python, and MicroStation
Benefits
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
Company
CenterPoint Energy
CenterPoint Energy is an energy delivery company with electric transmission and distribution, power generation and natural gas distribution.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4.65B2025-09-30Post Ipo Debt· $700M
2025-07-28Post Ipo Debt· $900M
2025-05-27Post Ipo Equity· $800M
Leadership Team
Jason Wells
Chief Executive Officer
Christopher Foster
EVP and Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2026-01-14
2025-12-08
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