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Brazos Electric Power Cooperative · 10 hours ago

Substation Design Engineer

Waco, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

Brazos Electric Power Cooperative is focused on building the future of reliable energy by designing and maintaining critical infrastructure. They are seeking a Substation Design Engineer to create and analyze substation layouts and ensure compliance with safety regulations while collaborating with various stakeholders.

Customer ServiceElectrical DistributionEnergyPower GridService Industry

Hiring Manager

Lindy Sewell

Responsibilities

Create and analyze 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

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

Qualification

Electrical EngineeringCivil EngineeringSubstation DesignTexas PE LicenseAnalytical SkillsCommitment to SafetyEagerness to LearnProblem-Solving SkillsCollaboration Skills

Required

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

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

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

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

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Training

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