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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 Support the implementation, maintenance, and enhancement of PME and ETAP applications for power system modeling, monitoring, and analysis. Developing new use cases for PMU data visualization and analysis and supporting the streaming of PMU data to ERCOT in support of reliability, operational, and compliance objectives. Essential Functions Assist in the implementation, configuration, testing, and deployment of power system engineering software. Support software upgrades and validation testing. Assist with collecting, organizing, and validating engineering data from multiple internal systems and teams. Work with engineering users to understand workflows, gather business requirements and document enhancement requests. Assist in user acceptance testing for new software features and system upgrades. Provide day-to-day support to engineering users by answering questions and resolving application issues. Help develop reports, dashboards, and data visualizations to improve accessibility of field engineering data. Participate in projects to expand software functionality and improve engineering workflows. Assist in evaluating new software features and emerging technologies. Assist in identifying opportunities to improve engineering processes through software enhancements and automation. Education Description Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited college or university. Experience Associate Engineer - Electric utility or power engineering internship/co-op experience is preferred. Physical Requirements Able to sit, stand or walk for long periods of time. 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 work a varied schedule with projects and deadlines requiring the ability to meet changing demands. 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. Working Conditions Required to participate in CenterPoint Energy's Emergency Operation Plan (EOP). Able to work indoors in an office environment and outdoors with occasional exposure to all weather conditions, equipment, and noise when at field installation sites. Able to operate a motor vehicle and drive a motor vehicle daily or for extended time periods, in a safe manner. 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: [[employmentType]] Posting Start Date: [[custPostingStartDate]] Posting End Date: [[custPostingEndDate]] 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. #LI-CNP
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That number is real. WorkMundi's database shows 144,883 open engineer roles across the world. India has the most with 31,687 jobs, followed by the United States with 30,084. If you just finished reading one job ad and felt paralyzed by choice, you're not alone—but this scale is actually an advantage. It means you can afford to be selective.
Start by geography and language. The majority of engineer ads—117,837 of them—have the job posting text written in English. Use that as one filter, but remember: the ad text language tells you nothing about whether the role actually requires you to speak English day-to-day. Read the job description carefully. Then check which countries have the volume you're targeting. Singapore, Poland, and Australia round out the top five after India and the US.
Next, learn who's hiring. Accenture has posted 2,801 engineer roles. andurilindustries, speechify, and jobgether are also actively recruiting. If you're applying to one of these names, research their hiring patterns and interview style before you apply. That homework pays off.
When you interview, expect the question every engineer hears: 'Tell me about a time you had to debug a problem that wasn't in your job description.' Have a specific story ready—not a general one. Name the tools, the deadline pressure, and what you learned. Hiring managers listen for whether you see problem-solving as part of the role itself, not a favour.