Electrical Design Engineer

Brazos Electric Power Cooperative; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mission-driven organization

Team-focused environment

Professional development opportunities

Competitive compensation and benefits

Job summary

Brazos Electric Power Cooperative in Texas is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to design and maintain protective relay and substation systems, ensuring reliable power delivery to member cooperatives and communities.

You will analyze drawings, specifications, and system data; troubleshoot protection systems; and work with contractors and staff to plan cost-effective upgrades. A BS in EE (ABET) and knowledge of three-phase power are preferred.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited BS in Electrical Engineering is required.
• Knowledge of three-phase power systems is preferred; training may be provided.
• Familiar with protection and control (P&C) schematics and relay panels.
• Experience with AutoCAD or Microstation for schematics is advantageous.
• Understanding of protection-related equipment like relays, transformers, and substation gear.

Responsibilities

• Design, analyze, and check drawings and system data for protective equipment.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot protection-related systems to support modifications.
• Plan enhancements to protection and control systems and assist in cost estimates.
• Coordinate with external contractors, consultants, and member personnel on projects.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (ABET-accredited university)

Three-phase power systems knowledge

Ground Grid studies

Arc Flash studies familiarity

P&C design and relay panels

AutoCAD or Microstation for schematics

Tools

AutoCAD

Microstation

Job description

At Brazos Electric, we're building the future of reliable energy by designing and maintaining the critical infrastructure that powers our member cooperatives and communities across Texas. We're looking for an Electrical Design Engineer to join our team of innovators, problem solvers, and trusted industry experts.

If you're ready to bring your engineering skills to a collaborative environment where your work directly impacts the safe and efficient delivery of electricity to millions, we'd love to meet you.

What You'll Do

Design

Prepare, analyze, and check engineering drawings, specifications and system data to determine design factors on specific projects requiring protection related equipment including, but not limited to, protective relays, transformers, circuit breakers, motor operators, substation control house equipment, protection related communications equipment, protection related automation equipment, protection related cybersecurity equipment, and general electrical miscellaneous equipment.

Diagnose and troubleshoot protection related systems to support operational modifications, repairs, or enhancements. Maintain relationships with external contractors, consultants and member cooperative personnel to coordinate job related activities

Plan and develop enhancements to specific protection and control systems. Assist in project management by performing detailed engineering and economic studies, reviewing of contract specifications and estimating labor, materials and construction costs of projects. Analyze Cooperative material inventory and prepare purchase order requisitions when required.

What We’re Looking For:

Education:

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university
• Prefer knowledge of three-phase power systems and experience in one or more of the following subjects, with training to be provided in other areas:
• Ground Grid studies
• Arc Flash studies and rating categories
• Developing or modifying specifications for substation equipment
• Developing standards for P&C designs and relay panels
• Familiar with protective relay functionality such as time-overcurrent, step distance, and line differential
• Familiar with protective relay communications schemes using power line carrier systems
• Modification and checking of protection and control (P&C) schematics and wiring diagrams using AutoCAD or Microstation

We value people as much as we value power. At Brazos, you'll find:

• A mission-driven organization that supports Texas communities.
• A team-focused, collaborative environment where your expertise is respected.
• Professional development opportunities, training, and industry conference participation.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.

Brazos Electric Power Cooperative, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status