Electrical Engineer II Distribution Planning

Electrical Engineer II Distribution Planning

Job Summary: Provide engineering and technical support services associated with the design, construction, and operation of CenterPoint Energy's overhead & underground distribution system.

Essential Functions:

• 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.

Education: Requires a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Requires a minimum of two years of electric utility or power engineering experience that includes performing engineering calculations and design. Experience with CYME or other power flow modeling software, as well as Python, and MicroStation is preferred.

Physical Requirements: 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.

Working Conditions: Required to participate in CenterPoint Energy's Emergency Operation Plan (EOP). Able to work in a fast-paced environment. Able to work in an office environment. Able to work indoors in an office environment and outdoors with occasional exposure to all weather conditions, equipment, and noise when at field installation sites. Able to work regular hours, with occasional or mandatory overtime; may be required to work rotating shifts.

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.