Electric Engineer

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Job Summary:

Performs Electric Transmission planning analysis and studies, while working closely with other Engineering groups, System Operations, Key Accounts, and Field Operations staff, plus outside entities such as neighboring utilities, consultants, Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO), North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC), and ReliabilityFirst. Assist with performing studies to be used in the near- and long-term planning of the transmission system (69 kV and above) and maintain modeling data such as facility ratings and impedances.

Essential Functions:

• Performs Distribution System Planning functions to include the following: CYME system model creation/management used to evaluate existing and future conditions of the 12.47kV distribution system.
• System analysis for load additions, fault current requests, phase balancing, and volt/VAR support will use the CYME software package for base/study case modeling.
• Assists with DER interconnections including all supporting documentation and assistance in IURC reporting.
• Assist with Distribution Planning methodology creation and future updates/maintenance (alarm limits, DA, etc.).
• Assist with Long Range planning activities including load forecasting, capacity planning, and hosting capacity for EVs and DER. Future support and research around EVs, battery storage, and FERC 2222, will also apply to this role.
• Required to participate in an after-hours emergency response support and possible on-call rotation for storm support.
• Develop and maintain computer simulation Steady State and Dynamics models with both existing and planned facilities.
• Work with multiple departments, customers, outside consulting firms, and other utilities to gather information in order to update models and modeling data accurately and in a timely manner.
• Perform Steady State, Transient Stability, Short Circuit, Transfer, and other analysis as needed for current season through the Planning Horizon (10+ years).
• Develop and maintain Facility Ratings for all transmission facilities, and Impedances for all transmission lines and transformers.
• Perform annual standards reviews and work with the NERC Compliance team to ensure continued compliance with applicable NERC Reliability Standards.
• Coordinate modeling data and study results with neighboring utilities.
• Provide recommendations, based on analysis results, on system switching procedures to allow outages on the transmission system for project and maintenance field work.
• Perform field inspections as needed for validation of facility ratings.
• Review and analyze customer submitted site plans, structural drawings, electric one-lines, schematics, and load analysis.
• Use electrical models (CYME) 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.
• 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.
• Thermal and voltage analysis for the distribution system and proposing mitigations for issues.
• Perform Short Circuit analysis for Fault current requests (distribution system only).
• Support Conservation Voltage Reduction (CVR) initiatives
• DER interconnections (tracking, data management, processing applications)
• Distribution Automation (DA) - planning phase activities and deliverables
• Maintain Distribution Device Asset management (reclosers, capacitors, regulators, etc.)
• Maintain PI access needed for circuit loading reviews.
• Support Transmission Planning Rolling Load Reduction
• Yearly reporting for transformer/circuit summer loading
• Develop, update, and maintain Planning standards and methodology documents.
• Participate in CenterPoint Energy's Emergency Operation Plan (EOP).

Education Description:

• Requires a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering.
• Path to PE license in Indiana is preferred.

Experience:

2 years of work experience required.

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: 04/03/2025

Posting End Date: 04/10/2025

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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