Nelson Figueroa, P.E.
About Nelson Figueroa, P.E.
Nelson Figueroa, P.E. is an experienced electrical engineer currently employed at CenterPoint Energy, where he has worked since 2020. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Electronics Engineering and an MBA, and has previously held positions in education and logistics.
Work at CenterPoint Energy
Nelson Figueroa has held multiple positions at CenterPoint Energy, contributing to the company's electrical engineering efforts. He began as an Electrical Engineering Intern in 2017, where he worked for five months. Following this role, he served as an Associate Electrical Engineer from 2018 to 2020 for two years. Currently, he is employed as an Electrical Engineer since 2020, marking a total of over four years of experience with the company. His roles have involved various engineering tasks within the Houston, Texas area.
Education and Expertise
Nelson Figueroa holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Texas A&M University, which he completed from 2015 to 2018. He also earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from Texas A&M International University, studying from 2009 to 2011. Furthering his education, he achieved a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Texas A&M International University, completing his studies from 2011 to 2013. This educational background provides him with a strong foundation in both engineering and business principles.
Background
Before his engineering career, Nelson Figueroa worked as a Bilingual Teacher for the Dallas Independent School District from 2013 to 2016. This role involved teaching in both English and Spanish, contributing to his skills in communication and education. Additionally, he worked as a Logistics Planner at Infinito Global Logistics for ten months in 2012 to 2013, which provided him with experience in logistics and planning.
Professional Experience Timeline
Nelson Figueroa's professional experience spans various roles and industries. He began his career in education as a Bilingual Teacher from 2013 to 2016. He transitioned to logistics as a Logistics Planner from 2012 to 2013. His engineering career at CenterPoint Energy began with internships in 2017 and 2018, leading to positions as an Associate Electrical Engineer from 2018 to 2020, and currently as an Electrical Engineer since 2020.