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Brazos Electric Power Cooperative · 23 hours ago

Substation Design Project Engineer (ES25-05) b.

Waco, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$103K/yr - $138K/yr

6+ years exp

Brazos Electric Power Cooperative, Inc. is building the future of reliable energy by designing and maintaining critical infrastructure. They are seeking a Substation Design Project Engineer to create and review substation layouts and engineering drawings, while collaborating with various stakeholders to deliver projects efficiently.

Customer ServiceElectrical DistributionEnergyPower GridService Industry

Responsibilities

Create, review or revise substation layouts, engineering drawings, system calculations, and specifications. Design projects in compliance with codes, standards, and safety regulations

Gain hands-on experience with electrical and civil applications, including steel structures, breakers, grounding, protective relaying, and foundation design

As a Civil Engineer, demonstrate the skill and ability to perform structural loading analysis, prepare foundation design and details, fully prepare station single line diagrams, perform equipment, fence and traffic circulation layout for the substation, interpret and apply electrical and structural design standards such as RUS 1724E-300, IEEE, NESC, AISC, ACI, and ASCE, and perform site grading and drainage grading design

As an Electrical Engineer, demonstrate the skill and ability to perform detailed electrical protection and control panels and circuits, full understanding of standby battery backup systems, thorough understanding of fault current principles, understanding of power factor correction, fully prepare station single line diagrams, perform electrical equipment specification and analysis, research, interpret, and apply electrical and structural design standards such as RUS 1724E-300, IEEE, NESC, and NFPA/NEC

Partner with member cooperatives, municipalities, contractors, and consultants to scope and deliver projects

Conduct engineering and economic analysis to support project decisions and budgets

Investigate new technologies and apply best practices in substation engineering

Provide technical expertise across departments such as ROW, Regulatory, Project Management, and Planning

Assist construction crews, suppliers, and inspectors to resolve field or design issues

Perform site visits, inspections, and testing of substations

Provide effective direction to others in a team-based environment

Plan, direct and coordinate the activities of cross-functional teams

Qualification

Substation designElectrical engineeringCivil engineeringTexas Professional Engineer (PE)Analytical skillsHigh-voltage applicationsCommitment to safetyContinuous improvementProblem-solving skillsCollaboration skills

Required

Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited university required

Other ABET-accredited engineering degrees with specialized substation design experience may be considered

Six years of experience as an Engineer with Texas Registration as a Professional Engineer

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Commitment to safety, integrity, and continuous improvement

Ability to collaborate effectively across departments and with external stakeholders

Eagerness to learn and apply knowledge in high-voltage substation applications

Preferred

Texas Professional Engineer (PE) license a plus; required for signing/sealing reports and drawings

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Training and industry conference participation

Competitive compensation and benefits package

Company

Brazos Electric Power Cooperative

Brazos Electric is a transmission and distribution cooperative whose members' service territory extends across 68 counties from the Texas Panhandle to Houston.

Founded in 1941

Waco, Texas, USA

201-500 employees