Engineering Supervisor- Substation Protection & Controls

Brazos Electric Cooperative

$90K — $120K *
Waco, TX 76706In-Person
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
  • Minimum 4 years of industry experience in project management and team leadership.
  • Texas Professional Engineer (P.E.) license or ability to obtain within six months.
  • Experience in high-voltage transmission and substation protection & control design (preferred).
  • Familiarity with protective relaying and relay coordination principles (preferred).

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate with various departments and stakeholders for successful project execution.
  • Oversee engineering designs, equipment specifications, and project timelines.
  • Manage work orders, parts lists, and project documentation.
  • Support equipment procurement and specification tracking.
  • Develop engineering standards for substation protection and control systems.
  • Lead the design and review of substation diagrams and systems.
  • Coach and develop the engineering team to enhance performance.

Benefits

  • 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
Full Job Description
Job Skills / Requirements

Engineering Supervisor - Substation Protection & Controls

Waco, Texas

Lead the Future of Transmission System Protection

Brazos Electric Power Cooperative is seeking an experienced Supervisor - Substation Protection & Controls Engineering to lead a talented team responsible for the design, development, and continuous improvement of protection and control systems supporting our high-voltage transmission network.

What You'll Do:

Support

  • 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
  • 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.Planning & Analysis
  • Develop and maintain engineering standards for high-voltage substation protection, control, and ancillary systems.
  • Lead planning and implementation of improvements to protection and control equipment and technologies.
  • Stay current on industry standards, emerging technologies, and best practices through training and technical conferences.Design
  • Lead the development and review of substation one-line diagrams, relay functional diagrams, and protection & control designs.
  • Review and approve engineering drawings, specifications, and system designs for substation protection, control, and related electrical equipment.
  • Ensure projects comply with applicable codes, industry standards, and Brazos engineering requirements. Perform technical reviews of system configurations to verify functionality, safety, reliability, and compliance.

Supervision

  • Lead, coach, and develop the Substation Protection & Controls team to promote safety, collaboration, and high performance.
  • Partner with leadership and HR on workforce planning, hiring, compensation, employee development, and succession planning.
  • Drive continuous improvement by implementing standardized processes, sharing knowledge, and improving business practices.

What You'll Bring:

Required 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.

Preferred Experience

  • High-voltage transmission and substation protection & control design.
  • Protective relaying and relay coordination principles.
  • Engineering design standards, construction support, and project management.
  • Leadership, coaching, and employee development.
  • Working with multidisciplinary engineering teams, consultants, contractors, and utility stakeholders.

If you're ready to lead a team that designs and supports the infrastructure powering Texas, we'd love to hear from you. To apply, visit our careers page: https://joblinkapply.com/Joblink/6972

Education Requirements (All)

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Additional Information / Benefits

Benefits: 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

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