Electrical Engineer II Power Quality

Location: Bellaire, TX, 77401
Company: CenterPoint Energy

About the Role

Provide technical support for constructing and operating CenterPoint Energy’s electric distribution system. Directly support assigned service centers.

Responsibilities

• Disseminate information on CNP standards and specifications and provide technical assistance to service centers and customers.
• Use 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.
• Perform engineering studies using specialized software.
• Gather information and compile data from multiple sources (SAP, GIS, Key Accounts, Service Centers) to construct electrical models or perform other analyses.
• Identify unbalanced circuits and notify service center personnel to take corrective action.
• Aid other engineering groups with investigations of voltage issues and complaints.
• Support service center investigations into circuit reliability.
• Develop standards on reliability practices and investigations.
• Generate various engineering reports.
• Analyze data and make recommendations to improve circuit performance.
• Conduct field inspections to identify operational issues causing reliability problems.
• Participate in various teams, task forces, and special projects.
• Perform engineering studies to analyze and respond to requests and special studies.
• Work with equipment vendors to resolve material issues or identify new technologies and products.
• Perform a variety of engineering tasks, such as analyzing system performance using monitoring equipment and other engineering tools to identify issues and develop solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of two years of electric utility or power engineering experience, including performing engineering calculations and design.
• 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 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 make informed decisions, follow procedures, and comply with policies based on knowledge of the work and services provided by CenterPoint Energy.
• Able to communicate effectively with engineering, construction personnel, customers, and others in written and verbal form.
• Able to interpret and apply the National Electric Code and National Electric Safety Code.
• 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.

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 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