Civil/Structural Engineer

Mesa Associates; Knoxville (TN); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mesa Associates is looking for a Substation Structural Design Engineer to join their team in Knoxville, TN. This role involves engineering and designing substation sites, collaborating with clients and engineers, and requires a BSCE degree. The position supports a hybrid work environment and values innovative problem-solving.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in Structural Engineering or related field.
• Knowledge of Structural design requirements and standards (ASCE 7, ASCE 113, IBC).

Responsibilities

• Engineering and design of substation sites for electrical utilities.
• Coordinating with clients and various engineering disciplines.

Skills

Team Player

Strong verbal communication

Strong written communication

Strong organization

Time management

Education

BSCE degree

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

PDS7 Civil/Structural Department / Power Delivery Substation

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

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Mesa presently has an opportunity for a Substation Structural Design Engineer. This role provides an excellent opportunity to excel with innovative ideas and creative problem-solving. This unique position involves the engineering and design of substation sites for electrical utilities. Duties will include coordinating with clients and Mesa engineers, various engineering disciplines, local county and state regulatory bodies, and any other parties involved to produce the necessary drawing packages. The successful candidate will represent the Civil-Structural engineering element of a substation design team, which also includes electrical and mechanical engineering talent

Please note the following requirements for applicant consideration:

• 5-10 years of experience in Structural Engineering or related structural design field
• Knowledge of Structural design requirements and standards (ASCE 7, ASCE 113, IBC, etc.)
• CAD Experience – MicroStation and/or AutoCAD
• BSCE degree from an accredited college or university
• PE license is highly preferred

The following general requirements are also expected:

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Products (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.).
• Team Player: Works well as a member of a team.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organization and time management skills.
• Occasional travel
• Ability to interpret written/documented specifications and apply them to engineering design.

This opportunity is for a hybrid work environment (home and office) and requires residing in the Knoxville, TN area. Qualified candidates located in the Raleigh/Durham, NC area, or Richmond, VA area should also apply.

At this time, Mesa cannot transfer nor sponsor a work visa for this position.

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Qualifications Education

Required

Bachelors

Experience

Preferred

5-10 years experience desired

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

Prof Engineering (PE)

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