Electrical Engineer II Distribution Control and Support

About the position

Perform engineering analysis to improve the reliability and performance of CenterPoint Energy's electric distribution system.

Responsibilities

  • Uses historic data to analyze circuit loading, identify operating issues and make reliability and operational recommendations for the distribution system.
  • Utilize engineering tools to identify potential reliability issues, equipment failures, report findings and form recommendations for solutions.
  • Utilize software to perform engineering studies.
  • Gathers information and compiles data from multiple sources (SAP, GIS, Key Accounts, Service Centers) to construct electrical models or perform other analysis.
  • Identify unbalanced circuits and notify S/C personnel to take corrective action.
  • Aid other engineering groups with investigations of voltage issues/complaints.
  • Support service center investigation in circuit reliability.
  • Develop standards on reliability practices and investigations.
  • Generate various engineering reports
  • Analyze data and make recommendations to improve circuit performance.
  • Field inspections to identify operations issues that are causing reliability problems.
  • Various teams/task forces/special projects.
  • Performs engineering studies to analyze and respond to request, special studies, etc.
  • Work with equipment vendors to resolve material issues or identify new technologies and products.
  • Perform a variety of engineering tasks such as analyze system performance using monitoring equipment and other engineering tools to identify issues and develop solutions

Requirements

  • Requires a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (Electrical preferred) from an accredited college or university.
  • 2 years of experience in a related engineering or utility role.
  • Able to use mathematics, including trigonometry and calculus, to complete complex engineering design calculations and relate mathematical solutions to actual utility situations.
  • Able to use a computer equipment and software programs to provide project documentation, relay, settings, event analysis, equipment commissioning and management reports.
  • 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 interpret and apply the National Electric and National Electric Safety Codes.
  • Able to communicate either written and verbal communications either in person or through technical equipment such as telephone.
  • Able to demonstrate and apply the manual dexterity to operate a personal computer and common office equipment.
  • Able 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.
  • Able to sit, stand or walk for long periods of time.
  • Able to certify and use personal protective equipment, such as respirator, safety glasses, hardhat, gloves, protective footwear and earplugs on a daily basis.
  • Able to operate a motor vehicle and drive a motor vehicle daily or for extended time periods, in a safe manner, and enter/exit vehicle unassisted.

Benefits

  • Competitive pay
  • Paid training
  • Benefits eligibility begins on your first day
  • Transit subsidies
  • Flexible work schedule
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid time off
  • Access to discounts at fitness clubs
  • On-site wellness center at our headquarters in Houston
  • Professional growth and development programs
  • 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
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