Senior Engineer Structural and Foundation Design

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

Provide structural and foundation design and analysis for transmission and substation systems, with emphasis on reliability, material adequacy, inspection technologies, and the addition, replacement, rehabilitation, or augmentation of facilities.   Please Note:  This position requires a Professional Engineer License in the state of Texas Essential Functions

Design and analyze structures and foundations for transmission and substation facilities, and provide structural support to Transmission, Telecom, Distribution, and Substation engineering groups as needed. Prepare and review drawings, specifications, calculations, and other technical documents required to procure materials, fabricate structures, and install structures and foundations. Interface with fabricators and their engineering staff to finalize designs for fabrication while maintaining project schedules. Perform stress analyses and foundation analyses as required, and provide results and recommendations to project engineers, foundation design engineers, and other requesting parties. Review vendor structure data, calculations, and drawings, including information provided by other engineering disciplines. Prepare economic analyses to compare structural or foundation design methodologies and recommend practical, cost-effective solutions. Develop and maintain standards, design procedures, material specifications, and technical guidance for structural and foundation design. Recommend construction procedures and installation practices for structures and foundations based on site conditions. Education Description

Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering, preferably with coursework or emphasis in structural analysis, structural design, and foundation engineering, or a related four-year engineering degree. Professional Engineer license in the state of Texas. Experience

Minimum of six years of experience in a related engineering discipline. Experience in structural and foundation analysis and design for transmission line or substation structures is preferred. Experience with computer-aided drafting, materials testing, and structural or foundation design and analysis software, such as GTSTRUDL or comparable applications, is preferred. A Master of Science degree in Engineering may be substituted for one year of experience. A PhD degree in Engineering may be substituted for two years of experience. Physical Requirements

Able to certify and use personal protective equipment, such as respirator, safety glasses, hardhat, gloves, protective footwear and earplugs on a daily basis.

Able to demonstrate and apply the manual dexterity to operate a personal computer and common office equipment.

Able to communicate either written and verbal communications either in person or through technical equipment such as telephone.

Able to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a minimal amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.

Able to sit, stand or walk for long periods of time.

Required to participate in CenterPoint Energy's Emergency Operation Plan