CenterPoint Energy

Senior Transmission Policy and Compliance Consultant

Senior Transmission Policy and Compliance Consultant
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LocationHouston, TX
Job Typefull time
On-site
Utilities

About This Job


Date: Jul 29, 2025


Location: Houston, TX, US, 77002


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

Coordinate and assess the implementation of CenterPoint Energy’s Internal Compliance Program for North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) Reliability Standards for Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) requirements by supporting various departments in their critical insfratsturcture protection compliance efforts.



Essential Functions

- Provide assistance in understanding the requirements in the NERC CIP Standards and what evidence is sufficient to demonstrate compliance with the Standards.

- Review compliance documentation from the responsible operations departments and provide guidance on document development and maintenance.

- Maintain audit readiness through review of RSAWs and evidence, testing of the Company’s compliance with current NERC Reliability Standards, documenting and evaluating internal controls.

- Facilitate the Company’s Corrective Action Process for potential issues by coordinating with various operations departments, Legal, and management.

- Coordinate communications with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), NERC, Texas Reliability Entity (Texas RE), and ERCOT for compliance related activities.

- Collaborate with various Company departments and Legal to coordinate the Company’s response to formal compliance audits, spot checks, certification reviews, self-logs, self-reports, system event reporting, requests for information, and compliance and enforcement investigations.

- Participate in the NERC Standards Development process, including coordination with various operations department Subject Matter Experts and management, evaluation of potential impact to operations and current compliance activities, comments preparation, and voting recommendations on various NERC projects.

- Lead preparation activities for compliance with new or revised NERC Reliability Standards, including communication with Subject Matter Experts and management, coordination with applicable departments, process and procedure development, and documentation review and verification.

- Assist in regulatory-related operations and planning activities as necessary.

- Participate in a wide range of compliance and policy activities in various arenas including compliance audits, Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) and NERC committees, Standard Drafting Teams, and other internal and external committees, conferences, or working groups.



Education Description


Bachelor’s degree required

- Preferably in engineering, business, risk management, political science or related field of study

- Will consider relevant job-related CenterPoint Energy experience for non-degree candidates



Experience

- Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in one or more of the above disciplines

- Knowledge and experience in electric utility operations, regulatory compliance and/or procedural development of a similar nature.

- Above average communication skills both verbal and written.

- Analytical skills with experience in critical thinking, problem solving, and project management.



Physical Requirements

- Ability to work under stressful working conditions.

- Able to operate a motor vehicle and the ability to enter and exit vehicle unassisted.

- Able to view computer terminal/screen, sit, stand or walk for long periods of time.

- Ability to operate a personal computer, either desktop or laptop.

- Ability to operate office machines including telephone, photocopier, fax machine, calculator, laptop, mobile phone, etc.

- Ability to reach, grasp and move items.



Working Conditions

- Ability to work a varied schedule to complete projects and meet deadlines in response to changing demands.

- Able to work overtime (nights and/or weekends) as needed or required to meet established deadlines.

- Able to travel to attend meetings, industry or professional association conferences and stay overnight as 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

- 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: 07/29/2025

Posting End Date: 08/05/2025

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.


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Nearest Major Market: Houston

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