Frank Rodriguez, P.E., Msem
About Frank Rodriguez, P.E., Msem
Frank Rodriguez, P.E., Msem, is a Senior Transmission Engineer at CenterPoint Energy in Houston, Texas, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in transmission planning and control systems engineering, holding various positions within the company since 2016.
Work at CenterPoint Energy
Frank Rodriguez currently serves as a Senior Transmission Engineer in the Transmission Planning department at CenterPoint Energy, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for revising MLSE ratings and processes. Prior to this, he worked as a Transmission Engineer in the same department for 10 months and as a Control Systems Engineer from 2018 to 2020. His career at CenterPoint Energy began with a role as an Associate Distribution SCADA Engineer from 2017 to 2018, and he also worked as a Co. Engineer in the Major Underground department for five months in 2016.
Education and Expertise
Frank Rodriguez holds a Master of Engineering (M.Eng) in Engineering/Industrial Management from the University of Houston, which he completed from 2020 to 2021. He also earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, graduating Cum Laude from the same institution between 2012 and 2016. Additionally, he obtained an Associate's Degree in Applied Science from Lone Star College System. His expertise includes conducting RPG Studies, System Studies, and Customer Studies, as well as utilizing PSSE V35 software for launching studies.
Teaching Experience
Frank Rodriguez has experience in academia, having worked as a Teaching Assistant at the University of Houston for courses 1100 and 1121 from 2014 to 2015. He also served as a Computer and Problem Solving Educational Assistant for seven months in 2016 and as an Engineering Counselor for one month in 2014. Additionally, he was a Peer Mentor for the ENGI 1100 course in 2015, providing guidance and support to fellow students.
Skills in Engineering Tools
In his current role at CenterPoint Energy, Frank Rodriguez is skilled in producing Visio models of transmission systems. His technical capabilities include the use of PSSE V35 software, which he employs for launching various studies related to transmission planning. His background in control systems and transmission engineering further enhances his proficiency in these areas.
Previous Employment History
Before his extensive career at CenterPoint Energy, Frank Rodriguez worked at IKEA Group in a self-serve capacity from 2012 to 2014. His early professional experience also includes various roles at the University of Houston, where he contributed as a Teaching Assistant, Educational Assistant, and Peer Mentor, gaining valuable skills in communication and education.