Electric Engineering Technician II

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.

Summary

Provide technical support services associated with the design, construction and operation of CenterPoint Energy's overhead & underground Transmission system & Substation facilities.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Review and analyze structural drawings, plan and profile drawings, electric one-lines, schematics, and load analysis.
• Support the design of overhead and underground Transmission & Substation facilities for the Indiana electric system.
• Utilize engineering tools to produce or modify required engineering drawings (AutoCAD, PLS CAD, GIS, etc.).
• Support the review of engineering consultant work to insure it complies with CNP(IN) standards.
• Prepare estimates, work orders, easement documents, agreement letters, operational agreements, memorandums, field reports, business letters and technical documents as needed and maintain engineering documentation files.
• Support the construction, operation and maintenance of the Transmission & Substation system through communication with field personnel and customers.
• Make preliminary facilities inspections, examine construction and/or fabrication project in progress and provide recommendations of observations as needed.
• Work closely with governmental agencies regarding construction and relocation of Transmission & Substation facilities related to civil infrastructure additions/modifications.
• Gather and analyze data related to Transmission & Substation systems.
• Manage multiple projects.

Education

Requires either a minimum of sixty hours of college credits in an engineering discipline or other technical area or on-the-job technical experience in an engineering or electric utility environment. Will consider substitution of work experience for college credit with two years working in an engineering/construction environment.

Experience

Requires a minimum of four years of experience performing technical work in an engineering or utility environment. Competency in utilization of engineering software for preparing engineering drawings is preferred.

Additional Knowledge, Skills, Competencies, Certifications, Licenses

• Able to apply knowledge and experience to daily decisions.
• Able to apply knowledge, experience, and personal judgment in the resolution of issues.
• Able to communicate effectively with internal and external engineering and construction personnel, customers, and others in written and verbal form.
• Able to use a personal computer (database, spreadsheet and word processing) for technical engineering applications, SAP, GIS and CAD Software (AutoCAD or PLS CAD).
• Able to operate a motor vehicle and maintain a valid Indiana driver's license.

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: 06/23/2025
Posting End Date: 06/30/2025

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.

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