Senior Substation P&C Engineering Specialist

PDS 8 / Power Delivery Substation

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Mesa seeks a Senior Substation Protection & Controls (P&C) Engineering Technologist to serve as a senior technical resource on transmission substation protection and controls projects. This position is for our Power Delivery Substation group which supports various clients across the United States.

• Bachelors degree in engineering technology.
• 10 Years of transmission substation P&C design experience in the electric utility industry for voltage ranges spanning from 12kV to 230kV.
• Deep P&C design expertise Protection schemes AC/DC schematics panel layouts wiring diagrams battery size calculations and Bill-of-Materials.
• Design software proficiency Expert with AutoCAD; comfortable providing design markups with Bluebeam Revu.
• Independent problem-solver Can spot inconsistencies trace root causes in drawings or specifications and deliver well-documented solutions with minimal supervision.
• Client-facing communicator Able to lead design reviews kickoffs and scope discussions directly with utility clients and other consultants.
• Mentor by default Naturally develops junior and mid-level engineers; sets the bar on design quality documentation and QA discipline for the team around you.
• Location Located within commuting distance of Knoxville TN or Chattanooga TN.
• Travel availability Willing to travel to client sites for periodic site visits typically 12 single-night trips per month.

• The quality bar on P&C deliverables Own the checking and review process for protection schemes AC/DC schematics panel layouts and wiring drawings so packages leave the group right the first time.
• Design direction on medium- to large-scale projects Set the technical approach on assigned packages and guide the team through standards and calculation methods.
• Mentoring and development Coach junior and mid-level engineers designers and drafters on drafting standards calculation methods and best-practice workflows.
• Standards and best practices Shape Mesas internal P&C standards calculation templates QA checklists and lessons-learned library.
• Client conversations on P&C scope Represent the team in design reviews status meetings and direct technical conversations with utility clients.

• Create and check single-line/three-line diagrams panel layouts AC/DC schematics wiring diagrams battery size calculations and BoMs for medium- to large-scale projects.
• Examine drawings specifications and calculations to locate inconsistencies; research standards or vendor data; propose corrective actions with clear documentation.
• Perform peer reviews and final QA ensuring deliverables meet code client requirements and Mesas internal QA procedures.
• Coordinate handoffs with adjacent groups (Relay Settings Substation Physical Scoping) so protection and controls work integrates cleanly with the rest of the package.
• Identify process bottlenecks develop internal time-saving tools and contribute to Mesas internal knowledge base.
• Support proposals and estimates with input on P&C scope and level of effort.

• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay - 10 Days Annually
• Group Medical/Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance (Company Paid)
• Disability Insurance (Company Paid)
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• 401(k) Matching Contribution
• Section 125/Cafeteria Plan
• Long Term Care Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Fitness Center Reimbursement
• Annual Performance Bonus
• 9/80 Work Schedule Option
• FSA and HSA Options

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Required Experience:

Senior IC