Manager Gas Engineering Distribution and Integrity

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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.

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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.

Manages the Gas Distribution Integrity department for Regulated Operations. Manages distribution integrity program for all regions to include: developing system knowledge, identifying system threats, evaluating and ranking risk, measuring performance, monitoring results and conducting periodic evaluations for plan improvement. This will also include integrating new federal regulations and providing guidance around how best to mitigate system risk through the use of technology-based tools, company standards and procedures. Applies engineering principles to develop, analyze and implement the distribution integrity plan in a safe, efficient and practical manner.

- Manage Distribution Integrity Management Plan (DIMP) implementation.

- Supervises and develops employees, sets departmental and individual performance goals and initiates.

- Reviews performance and coaches where improvement is needed. Provides opportunities for employee development and promotion.

- Oversees training of new employees to ensure each receives the appropriate training.

- Analyze system data and subject matter expert input to best identify areas for resource allocation to reduce system risk.

- Lead regional distribution integrity management audits.

- Meets often with employees and region engineering directors and staff.

- Conduct regional subject matter expert DIMP meetings.

- Assess new regulations for appropriate measures to address relevant threats to our system.

- Utilize, assess and, where necessary, implement new software tools or software updates to enhance integrity management.

- Utilize, assess and, where necessary, implement new company procedures or standards to enhance integrity management.

- Work with both engineering and operations, to understand system threats and select projects to mitigate risk.

- Travel to and interact with all regions, both engineering and operations, on a regular basis to make adjustments as necessary throughout the plan cycle.

- Assists in budget preparation and manages the budget for the organization reporting to this position.

Education

- Requires a Bachelor’s of Science degree in engineering from an accredited college or university.

- A Professional Engineering license is required.

Experience

- Requires a minimum of five (5) years in gas distribution design work, integrity work or related experience and a licensed Professional Engineer.

- Requires at least one year of experience supporting projects, processes and/or teams with responsibility to communicate (orally and in writing) with those in management level or higher roles.

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.

- 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

08/22/2025

09/05/2025

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.