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Position range in McLennan County $49k

• $92k Per Year Engineer-Transmission Substation Design
  

BRAZOS ELECTRIC POWER COOP INC

Occupation:

Civil Engineers

Location:

WACO, TX

• 76712-6924
  

Job Type:

Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment, Day Shift

Posted:

09/24/2026

Positions available: 1

Source:

WorkInTexas

Web Site:

WorkInTexas

Onsite /

Remote:

Work onsite all of the time

Updated:

09/27/2026

Expires:

10/24/2026

Agency Job ID:

ES26-05

Job #: 17072902

Job Requirements and Properties

Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Work Onsite

Full Time Education

Bachelor's Degree DL

Required Language

English Schedule

Full Time Job Type

Regular Duration

Permanent Employment Hours

40 Hours Per Week Shift

Day Shift Benefits Help for . Power Your Career with Brazos Electric

Substation Design Engineer, Waco, TX At Brazos Electric, were building the future of reliable energy by designing and maintaining the critical infrastructure that powers our member cooperatives and communities across Texas. Were looking for a Substation Design Engineer to join our team of innovators, problem solvers, and trusted industry experts. If youre ready to bring your engineering skills to a collaborative environment where your work directly impacts the safe and efficient delivery of electricity to millions, wed love to meet you.

What Youll 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 Were 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? We value people as much as we value power. At Brazos, youll find:
• A mission-driven organization that supports Texas communities.
• A team-focused, collaborative environment where your expertise is respected.
• Professional development opportunities, training, and industry conference participation.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.

Join Us If youre 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 Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The company does not sponsor employment visas, including H-1B visas, and does not participate in student visa training extensions or related employer-supported work authorization programs, including F-1 OPT or STEM OPT, due to administrative limitations.