Substation Protection & Controls Lead

Brazos Electric Power Cooperative; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

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

You will coordinate with multiple teams and external partners, oversee design packages and schedules, manage P&C work orders in JD Edwards, and provide technical support for relay coordination and fault analysis.

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.

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.
• Lead planning and implementation of improvements to protection and control equipment and technologies.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Project management

Team leadership

Education

ABET-accredited Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

JD Edwards

Job description

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

You will coordinate with multiple teams and external partners, oversee design packages and schedules, manage P&C work orders in JD Edwards, and provide technical support for relay coordination and fault analysis.