Substation P&C Engineering Associate II

PDS 8 / Power Delivery Substation

This position is not eligible for recruiting or sourcing by outside parties.

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Mesa seeks a mid-level Substation Protection & Controls (P&C) Engineer whos looking to further their career in the electric power industry. This position is for our Power Delivery Substation group which supports various clients across the United States.

• Bachelors degree in electrical engineering (ABET Accredited).
• 3 Years of transmission substation P&C design experience in the electric utility industry for voltage ranges spanning from 12kV to 230kV.
• Location Located within commuting distance of Knoxville TN or Chattanooga TN.
• FE certification
• Fast learner You can pick up new concepts standards and software quickly.
• Understanding of protection fundamentals CTs VTs differential protection CB protection line protection etc.
• Design software proficiency Utilizes AutoCAD to develop designs and can provide design markups using Bluebeam Revu.
• Independent problem-solver Can spot inconsistencies trace root causes in drawings or specifications and deliver well-documented solutions with minimal supervision.
• Effective communicator Comfortable presenting technical findings to leadership clients and cross-functional teams.
• Travel availability Willing to travel to client sites for periodic site visits typically 12 single-night trips per month.
• Desire to pursue Professional Engineering licensure.

• Project management The process for leading a projects design from concept to close-out; aiming for schedule and cost targets.
• Leadership Guiding junior engineers on drafting standards calculation methods and best-practice workflows.
• Professional communication Presenting design rationale and progress updates to clients senior management and cross-functional teams.

• Work on a team of drafters designers and engineers.
• Increase your knowledge under the mentorship of senior engineers.
• Create and review 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 all with minimal supervision.
• Identify process bottlenecks develop internal time-saving tools and contribute to Mesas internal knowledge base.
• Ensure all deliverables meet code client requirements and Mesas internal QA procedures.

• 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:

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