Bandera Electric Cooperative · 16 hours ago
System Protection Engineer
Boerne, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expBandera Electric Cooperative (BEC) is committed to empowering its members by providing reliable electricity and fiber broadband services. They are seeking a System Protection Engineer responsible for ensuring the safe and efficient operation of protective devices across their facilities, while also guiding engineering activities and making recommendations for system improvements.
Electrical DistributionEnergyInternetRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Provide safe, efficient, and dependable services to BEC members at the lowest possible cost
Provide overall system protection philosophy relating to equipment and asset protection. This includes protection of transmission lines, substation equipment and Distribution facilities
Ensure that protective devices perform as designed and investigate all mis-operations of devices or improper coordination
Assist with project management duties to ensure the proper integration for a reliable operation of the power grid
Provide direction, training, and guidance to coworkers and make recommendations to management
Utilize data analysis as needed in engineering tasks
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field
Minimum of 5 years of Experience in Power Systems analysis and design engineering
Experience with Protective Relaying Systems (SEL, GE, etc.)
Valid Texas Driver's License and related insurance
Must pass background and drug screening
Strong technical knowledge and skills in electrical engineering
Knowledge of Protective Relaying systems and various protective devices used to ensure grid resiliency
Basic knowledge of OH and UG design and construction specification
Knowledge of smart grid initiatives, metering AMI, MDM systems, GIS systems, OMS systems, distribution equipment selection, distribution automation, distribution planning, engineering analysis model creation, distribution energy resources, and protective device coordination
Ability to apply sound engineering judgement and make recommendations to management
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Strong attention to details
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
Ability to provide direction and guidance to coworkers
Ability to manage major engineering projects with minimal supervision
Preferred
Professional Engineering (PE) License
Benefits
Highly Competitive Wages
Generous Benefit Package
No waiting period – benefits start on first day
Paid time off
Ten paid holidays
Company
Bandera Electric Cooperative
Bandera Electric Cooperative distributes electricity, fiber internet, renewable energy and community outreach services.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
William Hetherington
CEO\GM
John Padalino
General Counsel and Chief Administrative Officer
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