Substation Protection & SCADA Engineer I

Oncor Electric Delivery; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 77,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive program

Health and welfare benefits

401k with match up to 6%

Pension plan

Adoption assistance

Mental health resources

Tuition reimbursement

Vacation and holidays

Parental leave

Commuter benefits

EV incentive program

Job summary

Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC in Texas is seeking a Protection & Control Technician to install, test, troubleshoot, maintain, and analyze protection and SCADA equipment across substations and ERCOT interfaces.

A Bachelor of Science in Electronics Engineering Technology or an related associate degree with progression is required, plus a manager recommendation. The role emphasizes safe project execution, system integrity, and continuous improvement within transmission operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electronics Engineering Technology is required or candidates with an Associate’s Degree and progression for S&T Electrician or DTT.
• Recommendation letter from current manager is required.

Responsibilities

• Install protection and control facilities, modify designs, test and calibrate equipment, and guide substation projects to ensure safe, reliable service.
• Maintain protective relaying equipment and SCADA systems to ensure system integrity and ERCOT grid reliability.
• Monitor performance, analyze fault recorder data, troubleshoot issues, and propose solutions for secure operation of the ERCOT grid.
• Develop written procedures for technicians to ensure safe construction and maintenance activities.
• Provide technical direction to the transmission work center on system operations, fault analysis, and mobile installations.
• Perform emergency protection system modifications and high-voltage switching to restore service safely.

Skills

Electrical theory

Leadership

Education

BS in Electronics Engineering Technology

Associate’s Degree with progression

Job description

Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC in Texas is seeking a Protection & Control Technician to install, test, troubleshoot, maintain, and analyze protection and SCADA equipment across substations and ERCOT interfaces.

A Bachelor of Science in Electronics Engineering Technology or an related associate degree with progression is required, plus a manager recommendation. The role emphasizes safe project execution, system integrity, and continuous improvement within transmission operations.