CenterPoint Energy

Staff Engineer Gas System Planning

Minneapolis, MN

full_time

About This Job

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

Apply engineering principles in the System Planning group to provide natural gas distribution and transmission system analysis, recommendations, design, and planning services for large new business, system improvement, facility relocation, complex, or compliance projects companywide to maintain system safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

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Provides system analysis support, collaboration, and effective communication with internal/external customers and supports departments to facilitate project planning.

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Analyzes load, pressure requirements, growth needs, equipment needs, seasonal requirements, system capacity, system constraints, feasibility of various options, event impacts, and other variables.

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Monitors and maintains system reliability with a 5-10 year outlook as part of long range planning.

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Acquires and organizes system operational, performance, and maintenance data necessary to perform analysis and provide recommendations on proposed or actual modifications including uprates, retirements, expansions, line lowering, regulator station design, etc.

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Assists in evaluation of system operations and troubleshoots problems in real time to support short term critical operational decisions.

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continuously develops, maintains, and improves system network models and master plans.

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Manages moderately complex projects through completion to achieve budgetary and business objectives.

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Performs engineering calculations, system analysis, cost feasibility studies, design reviews, complex model scenarios, and coordination of project recommendations between key stakeholders.

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Prepares economic justification (concise, factual, and conclusive statements of the purpose, merits, and necessity) for each project proposed to assist management with evaluation of capital investment.

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Assesses and where necessary implements new software tools and updates and other industry advancements to enhance system planning capabilities.

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Works flexible hours for emergency response and when required to meet critical deadlines.

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Familiar with Synergi and GIS and assists in providing software/technical support for departmental programs.

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Has knowledge and understanding of the industry rules and regulations and engineering standards.

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Under general supervision, prioritizes and manages multiple assignments and projects concurrently and to timely completion.

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Provides mentoring and indirect supervision of others when direct teamwork is required.

Education

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

Experience

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Requires a minimum of five years experience in utility design or related project construction design AND a Professional Engineer License. Applicants with fewer years of experience and/or applicants without a Professional Engineer License will be considered at a lower-level engineer position.

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

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Competitive pay

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Paid training

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Benefits eligibility begins on your first day

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Transit subsidies

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Flexible work schedule, paid holidays and paid time off

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

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Professional growth and development programs including tuition reimbursement

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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:

06/03/2025

Posting End Date:

06/26/2025

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR

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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.