CenterPoint Energy

Lead Engineer Distribution Planning

LocationHouston, TX
Job TypeFull-time

About This Job


Date: Jun 18, 2025


Location: Houston, TX, US, 77067


Company: CenterPoint Energy

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:

A Lead Engineer performs complex electric distribution planning projects and assists management with various assignments. A Lead guides and trains Engineers, Technologists, Technicians and Specialists responsible for engineering work such as developing models to identify design criteria violations, developing solutions and justifying construction needs for CEHE’s distribution system. A Lead engineer makes work assignments to Engineering personnel responsible for creating and developing distribution development plans (DDP), area studies for new distribution substations and other assignments supporting the growth and reliability of the electric distribution system.



Essential Functions:

Independently functions as a responsible leader of engineering projects and studies.
Improves and enhances the engineering process and procedures.
Identifies, develops, assigns and prioritizes projects or tasks.
Supports the preparation of yearly capital and O&M budgets and monitors financial performance .
Leads task forces, user groups, inter-utility work groups, and professional organizations.
Coaches and develops employees including providing opportunities for employee development, supporting managers by providing constructive feedback for performance reviews, and oversees training of new employees.
Builds safety into the electric distribution system by ensuring design adherence to applicable internal standards and procedures, and ensures compliance with external code requirements (NESC, ANSI, ASTM, IEEE, ERCOT, NERC, etc.).
Assists in the development and issuance of standards or design criteria.
Works proactively with internal and external stakeholders and customers to identify opportunities to improve the reliability or resiliency of the electric system.
Produces documentation including business cases, performance metrics, status reports, and creates Engineering Bulletins as needed.
Provides audit support by ensuring engineering information is accurate and by representing CEHE as a Subject Matter Expert, and provides expert testimony as needed for regulatory filings and other company business.
Contribute to the forecasting and planning of new electrical infrastructure and land acquisiton for new electrical facilities.



Education and Experience:

Requires a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university
Requires a minimum of five years electric utility or power engineering experience that includes performing engineering calculations and/or design.

Requires a Professional Engineer (PE) license in the State of Texas.

A minimum of three years of distribution planning experience preferred.


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: 06/18/2025

Posting End Date: 07/04/2025

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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Nearest Major Market: Houston

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