Kyle Seguin, P.E.
About Kyle Seguin, P.E.
Kyle Seguin, P.E. is a Senior Engineer specializing in Substation Compliance and Networking at CenterPoint Energy, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in managing compliance activities and evaluating cybersecurity impacts on substation environments.
Work at CenterPoint Energy
Kyle Seguin has been employed at CenterPoint Energy since 2013, holding various engineering roles. He currently serves as a Senior Engineer in Substation Compliance & Networking since 2021. In this position, he manages annual compliance activities in collaboration with the Policy and Compliance Department. Previously, he worked as an Engineer in Substation Protection and SCADA from 2015 to 2018, and as a Senior Engineer in Transmission Relay Protection from 2018 to 2021. His responsibilities include leading NERC CIP compliance efforts and assisting in personnel training related to substation compliance and networking.
Education and Expertise
Kyle Seguin earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Texas A&M University, completing his studies from 2009 to 2014. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his engineering roles at CenterPoint Energy. He has developed expertise in evaluating the technical capabilities of substation Intelligent Electronic Devices (IEDs) and understanding their cybersecurity implications within the substation environment.
Background
Kyle Seguin began his career at CenterPoint Energy as an Electrical Engineering Co-op in 2013, where he gained practical experience in the field. He worked in this capacity for a total of seven months across two separate co-op positions in Houston, Texas. Following his co-op experience, he transitioned into full-time engineering roles, progressively advancing through various positions within the company.
Achievements
In his current role, Kyle Seguin leads efforts to ensure compliance with NERC CIP standards for CenterPoint Energy's Substation Operations. He focuses on developing processes and procedures that meet compliance requirements. Additionally, he collaborates with engineering groups during pilot project design to ensure adherence to these standards, showcasing his commitment to maintaining regulatory compliance in substation operations.