Engineering Supervisor-Protection & Controls

Brazos Electric Power Cooperative; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Brazos Electric Power Cooperative is seeking an experienced Supervisor – Substation Protection & Controls Engineering in Waco, Texas. You will lead a team responsible for the design, development, and continuous improvement of protection and control systems for our high-voltage transmission network.

Responsibilities include coordinating with multiple stakeholders, overseeing design packages, and ensuring compliance with standards. A Texas P.E.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university with emphasis in Electric Power Systems or Electrical Control Systems.
• Minimum 4 years of industry experience with proven success in project management and team leadership.
• Texas Professional Engineer (P.E.) license or ability to obtain licensure within six months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with project management, System Protection, SCADA, Communications, Civil, Planning, and external stakeholders to ensure successful project execution.
• Oversee engineering design packages, equipment specifications, cost estimates, material tracking, service contracts, and construction schedules.
• Manage P&C work orders, parts lists, and project documentation within JD Edwards.
• Support procurement by specifying, tracking, and recommending substation equipment and materials.
• Provide technical support for relay coordination, grounding, short circuit, arc flash, and fault analysis.
• Coordinate engineering activities with external design consultants and third-party partners.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Team leadership

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (ABET-accredited)

Tools

JD Edwards

Job description

Engineering Supervisor – Substation Protection & Controls

Location: Waco, Texas

Lead the Future of Transmission System Protection

Brazos Electric Power Cooperative is seeking an experienced Supervisor – Substation Protection & Controls Engineering to lead a talented team responsible for the design, development, and continuous improvement of protection and control systems supporting our high-voltage transmission network.

What You'll Do

Support

• Coordinate with project management, System Protection, SCADA, Communications, Civil, Planning, and external stakeholders to ensure successful project execution.
• Oversee engineering design packages, equipment specifications, cost estimates, material tracking, service contracts, and construction schedules.
• Manage P&C work orders, parts lists, and project documentation within JD Edwards.
• Support procurement by specifying, tracking, and recommending substation equipment and materials.
• Provide technical support for relay coordination, grounding, short circuit, arc flash, and fault analysis.
• Coordinate engineering activities with external design consultants and third-party partners.

Planning & Analysis

• Develop and maintain engineering standards for high-voltage substation protection, control, and ancillary systems.
• Lead planning and implementation of improvements to protection and control equipment and technologies.
• Stay current on industry standards, emerging technologies, and best practices through training, factory visits, and technical conferences.
• Maintain professional engineering knowledge and continuing education requirements.

Design

• Lead the development and review of substation one-line diagrams, relay functional diagrams, and protection & control designs.
• Review and approve engineering drawings, specifications, and system designs for substation protection, control, and related electrical equipment.
• Ensure projects comply with applicable codes, industry standards, and Brazos engineering requirements.Perform technical reviews of system configurations to verify functionality, safety, reliability, and compliance.

Supervision

• Lead, coach, and develop the Substation Protection & Controls team to promote safety, collaboration, and high performance.
• Partner with leadership and HR on workforce planning, hiring, compensation, employee development, and succession planning.
• Drive continuous improvement by implementing standardized processes, sharing knowledge, and improving business practices.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, engineering standards, and safety programs while maintaining a positive, accountable work environment.

What You'll Bring

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university with an emphasis in Electric Power Systems or Electrical Control Systems.
• Minimum 4 years of industry experience and proven success in project management and team leadership.
• Texas Professional Engineer (P.E.) license, or the ability to obtain Texas licensure within six months of employment.

Preferred Experience

• High-voltage transmission and substation protection & control design.
• Protective relaying and relay coordination principles.
• Engineering design standards, construction support, and project management.
• Leadership, coaching, and employee development.
• Working with multidisciplinary engineering teams, consultants, contractors, and utility stakeholders.

At Brazos Electric, you'll enjoy:

• Meaningful work that impacts communities across Texas
• Opportunities to lead complex transmission engineering projects
• Collaborative and supportive leadership
• A strong culture centered on safety, integrity, accountability, and service

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

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.