Substation Design Engineer (ES25-02) c.

Power Your Career with Brazos Electric
Substation Design Engineer, Waco, TX

At Brazos Electric, we’re building the future of reliable energy by designing and maintaining the critical infrastructure that powers our member cooperatives and communities across Texas. We’re looking for a Substation Design Engineer to join our team of innovators, problem solvers, and trusted industry experts.

If you’re ready to bring your engineering skills to a collaborative environment where your work directly impacts the safe and efficient delivery of electricity to millions, we’d love to meet you.

What You’ll Do

• Design & Develop:
• 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.
• Plan & Analyze:
• 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.
• Support & Collaborate:
• 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.

What We’re Looking For

• Education:
• 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.
• Skills & Traits:
• 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.
• Professional Credentials:
• Texas Professional Engineer (PE) license a plus; required for signing/sealing reports and drawings.

Why Brazos Electric?

Join Us

If you’re ready to design the substations that power the future, apply today to become part of Texas’ largest and oldest generation and transmission cooperative. To apply, visit our careers page: https://joblinkapply.com/Joblink/6972

Brazos Electric Power Cooperative, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status