Lead Substation Protection & Controls Engineer

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

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.