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regarding design compliance to CenterPoint Energy&apos;s standards and philosophy.<\/span>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 8.0pt;margin: 0.0in;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\">Interface with inspectors, engineers, construction personnel, warehousing personnel, purchasing agents, vendors and management regarding materials and standards development, procurement, and packaging issues.\u00a0<\/span>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 8.0pt;margin: 0.0in;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\">Support the construction, operation, and maintenance of\u00a0substation infrastructure through effective communication with field personnel and contractors.<\/span>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 8.0pt;margin: 0.0in;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\">Prepare and coordinate the ordering and fabrication of standard and non-standard project material.<\/span>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 8.0pt;margin: 0.0in;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\">Attend kickoff meetings and other site visits to support project work and constructability issues.<\/span>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 8.0pt;margin: 0.0in;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\">Prepare and review work orders and project bill of material documentation to ensure proper material is ordered in a timely manner.<\/span>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 8.0pt;margin: 0.0in;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\">Resolves problems during engineering or construction projects to develop sound solutions based on engineering\u00a0best practices.\u00a0<\/span>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 8.0pt;margin: 0.0in;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\">Performs accurate engineering design calculations and analysis with minimal supervision.\u00a0<\/span>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 8.0pt;margin: 0.0in;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\">Develops design options or recommendations for structures, systems and components.\u00a0<\/span>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 8.0pt;margin: 0.0in;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\">Reviews and evaluates existing and new technology, engineering methods and operating philosophies for potential system improvement.\u00a0<\/span>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 8.0pt;margin: 0.0in;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\">Performs field inspections before, during and after construction.<\/span>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 8.0pt;margin: 0.0in;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\">Able to manage time effectively, handle multiple tasks and priorities, operate under general direction, develop own work methods as required yet follow standard procedures and determine when management is to be consulted on unusual situations.<\/span>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 8.0pt;margin: 0.0in;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\">Able to use CAD equipment and software programs to provide project documentation.<\/span>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 8.0pt;margin: 0.0in;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\"><span style=\"\">Able to use SAP, GIS, and Microstation for technical engineering applications.<\/span><\/span>\n<li 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courses and do so timely.<\/span>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 8.0pt;margin: 0.0in;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\">Able to work and participate successfully in a team environment to accomplish assignments.<\/span>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 8.0pt;margin: 0.0in;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\">Able to work well with both technical and non-technical personnel to gather and exchange information, resolve issues, plan activities, and meet or exceed objectives.<\/span>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 8.0pt;margin: 0.0in;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\">Able to communicate effectively, in oral and written form, with co-workers, customers, vendors and the community. <\/span>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 8.0pt;margin: 0.0in;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\">Interprets and applies applicable codes and standards (i.e. National Electric Safety Code, National Electric Code, etc.)<\/span>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 8.0pt;margin: 0.0in;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\">\u00a0Able 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