Electrical Engineer CEHE
Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Houston
Posted on: October 4, 2024
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 SummaryProvides engineering technical support associated with
the design, analysis, construction, and operations of CenterPoint
Energy's overhead and underground transmission, substation and
distribution systems. Essential Functions
- Develop substation protection schemes and specify relays for
use in independent primary and back-up relaying systems, interact
with other engineering sections, equipment vendors, engineering
firms, and construction contractors.
- Calculate and program substation protective relay set points
for electromechanical and microprocessor relays and issue to field
personnel.
- Design substation automation and SCADA systems. Program
substation relays, PLCs, and RTUs to provide visibility, control,
and accurate system data of the CNP electric system.
- Interact with independent power producers, industrial
customers, engineering firms, and construction contractors
providing technical assistance and commissioning of new equipment
for the interconnection with the CNP electric system.
- Provide support to field personnel in commissioning of new
facilities and the troubleshooting of existing substation
facilities.
- Analyze fault events and develop sequence of events reports
following system disturbances, with data obtained from digital
fault recorders and microprocessor relays.
- Evaluate and apply compliance standards from NERC and ERCOT,
including NERC CIP standards, to the protection and SCADA
automation schemes Education DescriptionRequires a Bachelor's
degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university.
ExperienceRequires a minimum of two (2) years Engineering
experience. Prefer utility or power engineering experience.
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. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
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. 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: 09/30/2024
Posting End Date: 10/28/2024 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. #LI-CNP
Keywords: Disability Solutions, Pearland , Electrical Engineer CEHE, Engineering , Houston, Texas
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