Job Skills / RequirementsSystem Protection EngineerBrazos Electric Power Cooperative | Waco, TexasPower Reliability. Protect the Grid. Make an Impact.Are you an Electrical Engineer passionate about power systems, protective relaying, and keeping the electric grid safe and reliable?
Brazos Electric Power Cooperative is seeking a
System Protection Engineer to join our Engineering team!
In this role, you'll help protect critical electrical infrastructure by developing and coordinating protective relay settings, analyzing system performance, and supporting the safe and reliable operation of our transmission system. You'll collaborate with engineering teams, field personnel, Member Cooperatives, and industry partners to solve technical challenges and strengthen system reliability.
Whether you're an emerging engineer or an experienced professional, this opportunity offers meaningful technical challenges, professional growth, and the chance to make a lasting impact.
What You'll Do- Protect System Reliability: Develop, analyze, and coordinate protective relay settings, programming, and protection schemes for transmission facilities and interconnections.
- Perform Engineering Studies: Conduct short-circuit, fault-current, breaker-rating, and other system protection studies to support safe and reliable operations.
- Analyze & Troubleshoot: Investigate relay operations, fault records, and system disturbances to identify issues and recommend corrective actions.
- Collaborate Across Teams: Partner with Engineering, SCADA/EMS, Communications, field personnel, Member Cooperatives, and other utilities to coordinate protection systems.
- Support Regulatory Compliance: Assist with NERC, TRE, ERCOT, and PUCT protection standards, reporting, audits, and compliance requirements.
- Advance Technology: Evaluate emerging relay technologies, communications systems, and engineering tools to improve protection system performance.
- Support Field Operations: Provide technical expertise during installation, commissioning, testing, maintenance, and emergency restoration activities.
- Drive Continuous Improvement: Contribute to engineering standards, technical projects, process improvements, and system reliability initiatives.
What We're Looking For- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university, preferably with an emphasis in electric power systems.
- Engineering experience in power systems, protective relaying, transmission, substations, protection and control, or related disciplines. Experience requirements vary by engineering level.
- Knowledge of protective relay coordination, programming, fault analysis, and electrical system studies is desirable.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with technical teams and external stakeholders.
Why Join Brazos Electric?At Brazos Electric, your work matters. You'll be part of a team committed to delivering reliable electric transmission service to the communities we serve.
We offer the opportunity to:
- Work on challenging, meaningful projects that support electric grid reliability.
- Collaborate with experienced engineering professionals and industry experts.
- Expand your technical expertise and advance your engineering career.
- Contribute to a safety-focused, team-oriented environment that values innovation and continuous improvement.
Ready to Power Your Career?Apply today and become part of the team that keeps Texas powered! Visit our careers page https://joblinkapply.com/Joblink/6972
Education Requirements (All)Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
Additional Information / BenefitsBenefits: Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Days, Paid Holidays, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, 401K/403b Plan, Educational Assistance
This is a
Full-Time position
