Civil Engineer

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.

Job Summary

Applies engineering principles to design and manage projects during field installations in a distribution system for a safe, efficient, and practical manner.

Essential Functions;

- Analyzes and performs engineering design, calculations, estimates, studies and coordination of gas distribution facilities installations.

- Reviews public entities civil construction plans and coordinates gas main relocation with local government reconstruction projects and their engineering teams.

- Produce design plans for natural gas facilities to effectively communicates design details to field personnel and contractors.

- Utilizes external contacts to assure materials, supplies, permits and information are available and exchanged to agencies and local utilities (line locations).

- Prepares economic justification (concise, factual and conclusive statements of the purpose, merits and necessity) for each project proposed to assist management with the evaluation of capital investment. This includes budget items and completion reports for specific construction projects.

- Assists in evaluation of system operations and troubleshoots problems.

- Reviews completed work orders and cost data to assure conformance with plans and acceptability of construction charges. Updates estimated unit prices as needed.

- Conducts distribution system pressure studies.

Education

Civil Engineering degree is preferred. Requires a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil, Mechanical, Industrial or other approved engineering discipline from an accredited college or university.

Experience

No prior 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

- Benefits eligibility begins on your first day

- Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits

- Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company contribution

- Health/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

- 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match dollar-for-dollar up to 6% and a company contribution of 3% regardless of your contribution

- Flexible work schedule, paid holidays and paid time off

- Paid training

- Professional growth and development programs including tuition reimbursement

- Life, AD&D, Disability

- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

- Transit subsidies

- Access to discounts at fitness clubs and an on-site wellness center at our headquarters in Houston

Job Type:

Full Time

Posting Start Date:

09/10/2025

Posting End Date:

09/17/2025

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.

Compensation:

$63,461.60 to $95,192.40 Annually

CenterPoint Energy is required by Minnesota law to provide a good faith estimate of the minimum and maximum starting compensation range at the time of posting for the opportunity. This annual compensation range is specific to Minnesota and takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.