Grace Rodriguez
About Grace Rodriguez
Grace Rodriguez is a Transmission Planning Engineer at CenterPoint Energy, where she has worked since 2014. With a background in education and engineering, she has experience in both teaching and technical roles, including previous positions at Houston ISD and CORPOELEC in Venezuela.
Work at CenterPoint Energy
Grace Rodriguez has been employed at CenterPoint Energy as a Transmission Planning Engineer since 2014. In this role, she conducts studies related to power flow, short circuit analysis, capacitor bank switching, and motor start operations. Her work focuses on enhancing the reliability of the transmission system, contributing to the overall efficiency of energy distribution in the Houston area.
Education and Expertise
Grace Rodriguez studied at Simon Bolivar University, where she specialized in Electrical Power Transmission from 2001 to 2004. She also earned an Electrical Engineering Power Diploma from the same institution between 1992 and 1999. Additionally, she attended Lone Star College System from 2005 to 2006, where she achieved qualifications for Early Childhood Education and various levels of Math Teaching, including a Bilingual Teacher certification.
Background
Grace Rodriguez has a diverse professional background. She worked as a Field Engineer and Training Engineer at CORPOELEC in Caracas, Venezuela, from 2000 to 2005. After relocating to the United States, she served as a Bilingual Teacher at Houston ISD for seven years, from 2006 to 2013. Her experience in education and engineering has equipped her with strong communication skills, particularly in Spanish, facilitating collaboration in diverse environments.
Professional Skills
Grace Rodriguez possesses strong skills in interdepartmental collaboration, which contribute to effective teamwork and project success. Her engineering background, combined with her teaching experience, allows her to communicate complex concepts clearly and work effectively across various teams within the energy sector.