Gas Engineer II – Control Systems, SCADA

CenterPoint Energy

. Support the Company’s Gas Control and SCADA process control systems .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeHouston • Texas • United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in SCADA and Process Control Systems, with a strong focus on engineering design, compliance with regulatory standards, and cybersecurity measures. Proficient in developing system architecture, managing control systems upgrades, and executing change management processes.

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SCADA SystemsProcess Control SystemsControl System CybersecurityEngineering DesignRegulatory Compliance

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Hard Skills

System Architecture DevelopmentFunctional Design SpecificationControl Systems ProgrammingPressure MonitoringFlow MonitoringHMI SystemsField Device CommunicationsChange ManagementPatch ManagementTroubleshooting

Soft Skills

Project ManagementCollaborationCommunication

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Electrical EngineeringBachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Industry Keywords

TSAAPIPHMSADOTNFPAIndustrial Control SystemsCybersecurity VulnerabilitiesMitigation Strategies

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the Company’s Gas Control and SCADA process control systems
Provide engineering design and recommendations for Gas Control Systems
Maintain compliance with guidelines, best practices, and regulations
Provide support and implementation of control systems software and hardware upgrades and patches
Provide engineering support for SCADA and process control projects involving pressure monitoring, pressure controls, flow monitoring, flow controls, remote control valves, HMI systems, field device communications, specifications, and programming
Develop system architecture and functional design specification documentation
Generate reports for regulatory and compliance requirements
Work with equipment vendors to resolve issues and identify new technologies and products
Recommend security controls addressing cybersecurity, physical security, and personnel security
Support operations and engineering with process control equipment installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting
Execute change management processes for control system environment changes
Develop control systems interfaces, logic, programming, and configuration
Implement and coordinate patch management for the control systems environment
Coordinate and conduct meetings with internal and external departments to implement and operationalize compliant functions
Prioritize and manage multiple assignments and projects through timely completion
Prepare economic justifications for projects to support capital investment evaluation
Participate in an on-call rotation for critical system issues

Requirements

What you’ll need

Requires a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited college or university
Requires a minimum of 2 years of experience in SCADA and Process Control systems, or related project in Industrial Control System (ICS) design
Experience working with Control System and ICS Cybersecurity
Knowledge of guidelines, best practices, standards, and regulatory authorities including TSA, API, PHMSA, DOT, and NFPA
Ability to understand and prepare for control systems cybersecurity issues, vulnerabilities, and mitigation strategies
Ability to participate in an on-call rotation for after-hours support

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
On-site wellness center at headquarters in Houston
Professional growth and development programs
Tuition reimbursement
401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match dollar-for-dollar up to 6%
Company contribution of 3% to the 401(k) regardless of your contribution