Manager Distribution Planning West

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.

Summary

A working manager that leads and directs personnel responsible for performing advanced distribution system analyses such as steady state power flow, short circuit analysis, transient studies, and resource interconnections. The manager also leads and directs personnel responsible for creating and maintaining distribution planning tools, distribution models, distribution design applications, web server applications and project management tools.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

- Drive continuous improvement mindset and develop innovative processes, procedures and/or tools to support Distribution Planning needs.

- Plan, organize, coordinate, and defend the studies (DDP’s and NLR’s) and analysis completed by the Distribution Planning team as well as the resulting DDP’s and NLR’s.

- Provide expert testimony regarding analyses performed by the DDP’s and NLR’s as needed to support regulatory filings and provide other necessary regulatory support such as responding to discovery requests.

- Represent CenterPoint Energy on applicable regulatory workshops, working groups, user groups and cross functional teams.

- Ensure efficient and timely submittal of load studies reports and load pre-screen responses.

- Operate and recommend more efficient CYME applications, modules, and licenses.

- Operate and input data into the EDE web server, web applications, and dashboards.

- Create and maintain analytics tools for tracking Distribution Planning load studies.

- Engage with vendors, other utilities, as well as technical and professional organizations such and EPRI, SWEDE, DistribuTech, and SEE.

- Support Distribution Planning and develop and maintain tools necessary to manage Distribution Development Plans (DDPs) and New Load Requests.

- Provide support for DDPs and NLR’s and the work performed by Distribution System planners.

- Conduct performance reviews, counsel and prepare development plans for direct reports. Coach and develop employees including providing training and development opportunities.

Education

Requires a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited college or university.

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

Experience

- Minimum of six (6) years of electric utility or power engineering experience, including expertise and experience in the Distribution, system modeling, and load flow analysis.

- A Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering may be substituted for up to one year of experience.

- A PhD in Electrical Engineering may be substituted for up to an additional year of experience.

- Able to use a PC and engineering software.

- Able to use mathematics, including trigonometry and calculus, to complete complex engineering design calculations and relate mathematical solutions to actual utility situations.

- Able to interpret, analyze and produce electrical models, drawings, and technical documents.

- Able to apply knowledge of electrical theory and system operations to daily decisions.

- Able to make informed decisions, follow procedures and comply with policies based on the knowledge of the work and the services provided by CenterPoint Energy.

- Able to calculate system short circuit quantities using sequence networks.

- Able to communicate effectively with engineering, construction personnel, customers, and others in written and verbal form.

- Able to prioritize and schedule tasks, pay attention to detail and demonstrate good organizational skills.

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:

10/10/2025

Posting End Date:

10/31/2025

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.