Drake Bourgeois, P.E.
About Drake Bourgeois, P.E.
Drake Bourgeois, P.E. is a Senior Engineer at CenterPoint Energy in Broussard, Louisiana, where he has worked since 2021. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from Louisiana State University and an MBA from Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi.
Work at CenterPoint Energy
Drake Bourgeois has been employed at CenterPoint Energy since 2017. He started as an Engineer I in Houston, Texas, where he worked for two years before transitioning to an Engineer role for four months. In 2019, he moved to Broussard, Louisiana, where he served as an Engineer until 2021. Currently, he holds the position of Senior Engineer, a role he has maintained for three years.
Education and Expertise
Drake Bourgeois earned a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from Louisiana State University. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, specializing in Business Administration and Management. His educational background supports his engineering expertise and management skills within the energy sector.
Background
Before joining CenterPoint Energy, Drake Bourgeois gained experience in various roles. He worked as a Roustabout at Wood Group PSN, Inc. in the Gulf of Mexico for three months in 2014. In 2016, he completed a three-month internship as an Engineering Student Intern at Duplantis Design Group, PC in Thibodaux, Louisiana. These positions contributed to his foundational knowledge in engineering and operations.
Career Progression
Drake Bourgeois's career began with his role as an Engineering Student Intern in 2016. He progressed to work at CenterPoint Energy, where he held multiple engineering positions from 2017 to 2021. His career trajectory reflects a steady advancement in responsibilities and expertise within the engineering field, culminating in his current role as Senior Engineer.