Protection & Control Design Engineer - I

MBC Talent Connections; Bryan (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

MBC Talent Connections is seeking an Entry-Level Electrical Design Engineer to support protection & control design for transmission, generation, and distribution projects in Bryan, TX.

You will contribute to substation layouts, one-line and three-line diagrams, and related calculations, while collaborating with senior engineers, designers, and project managers to meet specifications and schedules. No prior experience required; ABET-accredited degree preferred and travel up to 10%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (ABET-accredited) or Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology.
• No prior professional experience required.
• Travel up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Develop and QA substation system layouts (one-line, three-line diagrams, wiring diagrams).
• Design physical substation layouts, including grounding, conduit plans, and sizing calculations.
• Collaborate with internal/external teams including senior engineers, designers, and project managers.
• Support project specifications, budgets, and scheduling deadlines.
• Interface with clients, assist with site evaluations, and define engineering scope.

Skills

Relay diagrams reading

Documentation

Communication

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

ABET-accredited EE degree or Engineering Technology

Job description

Entry-Level Electrical Design Engineer

Role Overview

We are seeking an entry-level Protection & Control Design Engineer to support diverse transmission, generation, and distribution projects. In this role, you will work both independently and collaboratively on protection, control, and physical design projects, ranging from greenfield substations to retrofits of existing installations.

Key Responsibilities

• System Protection & Control Design: Develop and ensure quality control for substation system layouts, including one-line and three-line diagrams, AC/DC schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, and bills of materials.
• Physical Layout & Calculations: Design substation physical layouts, including electrical plans, profiles, grounding systems, and conduit/raceway plans. Perform necessary calculations for voltage drop, conduit fill, and breaker sizing.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with internal and external project teams, including senior engineers, designers, drafters, project managers, and contractors.
• Project Management Support: Collaborate with team members to meet project specifications, budgets, and scheduling deadlines.
• Client & Site Relations: Interface directly with clients, take leadership of designated project components, assist with site evaluations, and help define the engineering scope.

Core Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (from an ABET-accredited institution) or a Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology.
• Experience: No prior professional experience required.
• Technical Knowledge: Ability to read and interpret relay one-lines, three-lines, control schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• Travel: Willingness and ability to travel up to 10% of the time.
• Professional Skills: Strong organization, keen attention to detail, robust computer skills, and excellent written and verbal communication.