About the role#
This co-op position represents Indiana Electric Operations. You will work within one of several divisions, including Transmission, Distribution, Substation, Major Underground, System Protection, Standards and Materials, Distribution Planning, Realtime Operations, or Control Systems.
What you'll do#
- Assist engineers with various projects.
- Update Access databases and Excel spreadsheets to track project status.
- Provide project completion data to relevant stakeholders.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as a full-time student pursuing a Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering.
- Standing as a sophomore, junior, or senior.
- A minimum 3.0 GPA.
- A valid driver license.
- No prior experience is required for this role.
Location & details#
- Location: Evansville, Indiana.
- Term: Fall 2026.
- Work modality: On-site.
- This is a paid, full-time position.
- Sponsorship is not available for this role.
About CenterPoint Energy
CenterPoint Energy is a public utility company that delivers electricity and natural gas to approximately 7 million metered customers. Based in Houston, it operates across Indiana, Minnesota, Ohio, and Texas. The company manages roughly $44 billion in assets and employs about 8,300 people. It has provided utility services for over 150 years, dating back to 1866.
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