Protection & Control Engineering Specialist I thru Senior

Oncor Electric Delivery; Graham (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive program

Health and welfare benefits

401k with company match up to 6%

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Oncor Electric Delivery in Dallas is seeking a Protection & Control Engineering Specialist I-Sr to install, test, and commission P&C equipment and SCADA systems, safeguarding ERCOT grid and minimizing outages.

This senior/lead technical role emphasizes directing Oncor and contract technicians, developing testing plans, managing outages, and ensuring safe, reliable transmission system operation with opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant work experience or equivalent combinations.
• Associate’s Degree with 5 years of related experience.
• Bachelor of Science in Electronics Engineering Technology or similar with 3 years of experience.
• Must possess valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Install and supervise the installation/commissioning of protection and control facilities, modify designs as needed, test and calibrate protection schemes and SCADA equipment.
• Provide direction for the technical aspects of substation construction projects and ensure safe operation of protection systems.
• Manage outages, procedure preparation, and ensure all test data is captured and submitted.
• Develop testing plans and install protection equipment and SCADA systems to ensure system integrity.
• Monitor performance, troubleshoot, and propose solutions to maintain reliability of ERCOT grid.

Skills

Electrical theory

Leadership

Education

High School Diploma

Associate’s Degree

Bachelor of Science in Electronics Engineering Technology

Tools

SCADA software

Protection relaying equipment

Job description

About Us: Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC, headquartered in Dallas, is a regulated electricity transmission and distribution business that uses superior asset management skills to provide reliable electricity delivery to consumers. Oncor (together with its subsidiaries) operates the largest transmission and distribution system in Texas, delivering power to nearly 4 million homes and businesses and operating more than 145,000 miles of transmission and distribution lines in Texas.

Salary Range: $84,530 - $128,546
Relocation: No
Closing date: 11/11/2026 at 3:00 pm CT

Position Summary

As a Protection & Control (P&C) Engineering Specialist I- Sr at Oncor, you’ll install, test, troubleshoot, and commission P&C equipment, supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems and associated communication devices while providing leadership and guidance to other technicians within Oncor and contract to ensure proper operation of system protection relaying schemes and SCADA systems to eliminate or limit damage, prevent the spread of system disturbances, reduce the number and duration of customer outages, and to minimize the probability of an ultimate cascading electrical system blackout. This role will also aid in the effort to meet Oncor’s financial targets from a construction and commissioning standpoint.

Key Responsibilities

• Install and supervise the installation/commissioning of protection and control facilities, modify designs as needed, test and calibrates protection schemes and SCADA equipment, and provide direction for the technical aspects of substation construction projects in transmission switching stations, load serving substations, generation switch yards, and interconnection facilities with other companies to insure that the appropriate protection and control facilities are installed safely without adversely affecting electric service.
• Support Construction Management and District construction schedules.
• Support Transmission Project Management Office (TPMO) by tracking progress, updating, and maintaining construction tools approved by Oncor technology.
• Assigns both Oncor and contract Technicians to tasks in order to develop their performance skills and experience level.
• Provides direction and dictates the scope of work for construction projects.
• Responsible for managing/submitting station outages, procedure preparation/review, and ensuring all test data is captured and submitted to maintain compliance and proper commissioning of protective relaying equipment.
• Develop testing plans and tests and installs protective relaying equipment, relaying schemes, associated communication equipment, and SCADA systems to ensure that P&C facilities operate as designed and to ensure system integrity and the reliable and secure operation of the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) bulk power transmission grid and the power delivery system.
• Monitor and analyzes the performance of the protection and control system, analyzes digital fault recorder information, investigates questionable operation, troubleshoots and repairs the protection and control system, and recommends programmatic solutions as needed to ensure system integrity and the reliable and secure operation of the ERCOT bulk power transmission grid and the power delivery system.
• Develop written procedures for use by both Oncor and contract P&C Technicians to help ensure that construction activities are conducted safely without unnecessary system exposure, customer interruption or facility interruption.
• Provide technical direction to Oncor and contract resources for mobile equipment installation to help insure the safe reliable operation of the transmission system while using for construction activities.
• Provide technical direction and performs emergency protection system modifications and high voltage switching to restore electrical service without unsafely exposing the electrical system.
• Actively participate in the technical development of other technicians under their charge.
• Supervises and provides guidance for multiple groups throughout construction projects.
• Performs periodic employee reviews regarding performance relative to performance expectations.
• Performs all essential aspects and functions of the job as well as any other specific job requirements.

Skills

• Candidates must thoroughly demonstrate proficiency in electrical/electronic theory and computer hardware and software skills.
• Candidates should have demonstrated leadership skills.

Education & Experience

For all:

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent and 7+ years of relevant work experience is required.
• Will consider applicants with an Associate’s Degree in related field and 5 years’ experience or a Bachelor of Science in Electronics Engineering Technology or similar field and 3 years' experience.
• Must possess valid driver’s license.

For Protection & Control Engineering Specialist II

• Candidates must have completed the necessary Technician Required Objectives (TRO’s) and progression testing requirements set in place by the Transmission Staffing Work Group (TSWG) or have the necessary related comparable experience equal to that of a Tech II and the concurrence of the TSWG committee.

For Protection & Control Engineering Specialist Sr

• Candidates must have completed the necessary Technician Required Objectives (TRO’s) and progression testing requirements set in place by the Transmission Staffing Work Group (TSWG) or have the necessary related comparable experience equal to that of a Senior Tech and the concurrence of the TSWG committee.

Benefits

At Oncor, we offer a comprehensive set of benefits, compensation and performance management programs designed specifically to attract, retain, motivate and reward our high-performing workforce. Our supportive and inclusive culture allows every team member the opportunity to thrive and make a difference. We invest in our employee’s success and well-being by offering such things as:

• Annual incentive program.
• Competitive health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, life insurance).
• Ability to earn wellness incentives (up to $2,300 in 2026 as an Employee only) and other wellbeing resources.
• 401k with dollar-for-dollar company match up to 6%.
• 401k match for student debt program.
• Cash balance pension plan.
• Adoption Assistance.
• Mental health resources.
• Employee resource groups.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Competitive vacation, 10 company holidays and 2 personal holidays.
• Paid parental leave.
• Salary continuation for up to 6 months for approved employee illness or injury.
• Other perks such as commuter benefits, electric vehicle incentive program, appliance purchase plan.

Participation in benefit programs for employees in collective bargaining units is subject to the applicable collective bargaining agreement.