CenterPoint Energy maintains Greater Houston’s ERCOT poles, wires, and electric infrastructure, with nearly 2.8 million metered customers and 8 GW of new electric service planned by 2029. Top local employers include CenterPoint Energy, Quanta Services, Primoris Services, Pike Electric, and North Houston Pole Line. Houston linemen average $56,000 annually. Nearby hiring hubs: Pasadena, Pearland, Baytown, Sugar Land, Conroe. CenterPoint journeyman lineman roles commonly require two years of high-voltage construction and maintenance experience. View 17 open lineman jobs in Houston below. Sources: CenterPoint service territory and customer count, Reuters demand signal, Houston salary/openings, employer/job data.