CenterPoint Energy is looking for an Associate Gas Engineer to join our TX Gas Engineer team, located in Houston, TX.

We want you to know

CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been in business for more than 150 years. Our vision to lead the nation in delivering energy, service and value drives our strategy and performance. We have an unwavering commitment to safely and reliably deliver electricity and natural gas to millions of people.

Diversity 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
• Flexible work schedule, paid holidays, and paid time off
• 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 with immediate 100% vesting.

As an Associate Gas Engineer, you will apply engineering principles to design and install distribution system in a safe, efficient and practical manner. Manage projects during field installations.

To be successful in this role you will:

• Performs engineering design, calculations, estimates, studies and coordination of gas distribution facilities installations.
• Analyzes load, pressure requirements, future growth and other variables during the design process.
• Oversees the layout, sizing and specification of pipeline equipment, economic justifications and indirect supervision of others when project teamwork is required.
• Creates engineering drawings and effectively communicate design details to field personnel and contractors.
• Conducts distribution system pressure and cathodic protection studies.
• Makes and maintains external contacts to assure that materials, supplies and information are available as needed and that information is exchanged with external sources, agencies and local utilities on line locations and planned projects.
• Prepares economic justification (concise, factual and conclusive statements of the purpose, merits and necessity) for each project proposed to assist management with evaluation of capital investment. This includes budget items and completion reports for specific construction projects.
• Reviews completed work orders and cost data to assure conformance with plans and acceptability of construction charges. Updates estimated unit prices as needed.
• Assists in evaluation of system operations and troubleshoots problems.