Engineer-System Protection (ES26-08)

Brazos-Electric-Power-Cooperative,-Inc.-1; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Life Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Days

Paid Holidays

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

401K/403b Plan

Educational Assistance

Job summary

Brazos Electric Power Cooperative in Texas is seeking a System Protection Engineer to join our Engineering team. You will design and coordinate protective relay settings, analyze system performance, and support reliable operation of our transmission grid while collaborating with member cooperatives, engineers, and field personnel.

This role offers meaningful technical challenges, growth opportunities, and a chance to contribute to grid reliability and compliance with NERC, ERCOT, and PUCT

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, preferably ABET-accredited.
• Experience in power systems, protective relaying, transmission, substations, protection and control or related disciplines.
• Knowledge of protective relay coordination, programming, fault analysis, and electrical system studies is desirable.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and problem-solving skills; ability to collaborate with technical teams and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Protect system reliability by developing, analyzing, and coordinating protective relay settings, programming, and protection schemes for transmission facilities and interconnections.
• Perform engineering studies including short-circuit, fault-current, breaker-rating, and other system protection analyses.
• Analyze relay operations, fault records, and disturbances to identify issues and recommend corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Engineering, SCADA/EMS, Communications, field personnel, Member Cooperatives, and other utilities to coordinate protection systems.
• Support regulatory compliance with NERC, TRE, ERCOT, and PUCT protection standards, reporting, audits, and compliance requirements.
• Evaluate emerging relay technologies, communications systems, and engineering tools to improve protection system performance.
• Provide technical expertise during installation, commissioning, testing, maintenance, and emergency restoration activities.
• Drive continuous improvement through engineering standards, technical projects, and system reliability initiatives.

Skills

Protective relay coordination

Fault analysis

Electrical system studies

Transmission protection

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

With a history dating back to 1941, Brazos Electric has grown and evolved over the years to serve the changing needs of our member-owner co-ops and their customers throughout Texas. Brazos Electric Cooperative provides transmission and distribution services for 16 Texas electric co-ops whose service territory extends across 68 counties from the Texas Panhandle to Houston. Those 16 co-ops are the member-owners of Brazos Electric, and our board of directors is comprised of one representative from each of our member-owners.

Brazos Electric offers competitive pay and benefits for you and your family, a welcoming culture, and the opportunity to advance.

Job Skills / Requirements

System Protection Engineer

Power Reliability. Protect the Grid. Make an Impact.

Are you an Electrical Engineer passionate about power systems, protective relaying, and keeping the electric grid safe and reliable? Brazos Electric Power Cooperative is seeking a System Protection Engineer to join our Engineering team!

In this role, you'll help protect critical electrical infrastructure by developing and coordinating protective relay settings, analyzing system performance, and supporting the safe and reliable operation of our transmission system. You'll collaborate with engineering teams, field personnel, Member Cooperatives, and industry partners to solve technical challenges and strengthen system reliability.

Whether you're an emerging engineer or an experienced professional, this opportunity offers meaningful technical challenges, professional growth, and the chance to make a lasting impact.

What You'll Do

• Protect System Reliability: Develop, analyze, and coordinate protective relay settings, programming, and protection schemes for transmission facilities and interconnections.
• Perform Engineering Studies: Conduct short-circuit, fault-current, breaker-rating, and other system protection studies to support safe and reliable operations.
• Analyze & Troubleshoot: Investigate relay operations, fault records, and system disturbances to identify issues and recommend corrective actions.
• Collaborate Across Teams: Partner with Engineering, SCADA/EMS, Communications, field personnel, Member Cooperatives, and other utilities to coordinate protection systems.
• Support Regulatory Compliance: Assist with NERC, TRE, ERCOT, and PUCT protection standards, reporting, audits, and compliance requirements.
• Advance Technology: Evaluate emerging relay technologies, communications systems, and engineering tools to improve protection system performance.
• Support Field Operations: Provide technical expertise during installation, commissioning, testing, maintenance, and emergency restoration activities.
• Drive Continuous Improvement: Contribute to engineering standards, technical projects, process improvements, and system reliability initiatives.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university , preferably with an emphasis in electric power systems.
• Engineering experience in power systems, protective relaying, transmission, substations, protection and control, or related disciplines. Experience requirements vary by engineering level.
• Knowledge of protective relay coordination, programming, fault analysis, and electrical system studies is desirable.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and problem-solving skills.Ability to collaborate effectively with technical teams and external stakeholders.

At Brazos Electric, your work matters. You'll be part of a team committed to delivering reliable electric transmission service to the communities we serve.

We offer the opportunity to:

• Work on challenging, meaningful projects that support electric grid reliability.
• Collaborate with experienced engineering professionals and industry experts.
• Expand your technical expertise and advance your engineering career.
• Contribute to a safety-focused, team-oriented environment that values innovation and continuous improvement.

Brazos Electric Power Cooperative, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The company does not sponsor employment visas, including H-1B visas, and does not participate in student visa training extensions or related employer-supported work authorization programs, including F-1 OPT or STEM OPT, due to administrative limitations.

Education Requirements (All)

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Additional Information / Benefits

Brazos Electric Power Cooperative, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected status

• Medical Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick Days
• Paid Holidays
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• 401K/403b Plan
• Educational Assistance