Job description

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.

Job Summary

Serves as single-point-of-contact for customer distribution projects, which includes the customer account relationship, project management from inception to completion and distribution system development, reliability and maintenance. Analyzes, designs and prepares structural and electrical specifications and work orders. Aligns resources to meet customer service commitments and leads teams to address customer needs. These activities require consideration of cost effectiveness, future growth, safety and other code requirements, and customer satisfaction.

Essential Functions

Provides project management for distribution capital and maintenance programs for CenterPoint Energy
Works with multiple departments, customers, municipalities, outside consulting firms, and other utilities to gather information in order to execute projects accurately and in a timely manner.
Works with elected officials and employees of city, county and state entities to effectively service customers.
Supports community and civic organizations through active participation in project coordination and fund-raising events.
Gathers project information, prepares estimates, analyzes data and designs electrical and/or gas distribution facilities.
Represents the company in service extension negotiations related to service locations.
Ensures customer obligations are met, negotiates and secures payment of projects, researches easement rights, and maintains completion of construction within specified timeframes.
Identifies, evaluates, and if necessary, corrects pre-existing issues related to compliance with governmental regulations, code violations, and CenterPoint Energy standards. Corrective action may require negotiation with customers related to safety, cost, and legal responsibility.
Review facilities for compliance with the National Electric Safety Code (NESC), state, city and county governmental ordinances and CenterPoint Energy standards. Also, must have working knowledge of the National Electric Code (NEC).
Performs field inspections as needed for final project approval, foreign cable attachments, customer installed facilities, and miscellaneous customer requests.
Required to participate in CenterPoint Energy’s Emergency Operation Plan (EOP), will include extended working hours and travel to other CenterPoint Energy Distribution Centers.

Education Description

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university required.

Experience

Minimum two (2) years of experience in a project management role for an electric utility designing overhead and underground electrical distribution systems.

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: 05/23/2025

Posting End Date: 06/06/2025

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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