Engineering Associate I

Mesa Brand; Knoxville (TN); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mesa is seeking an Engineering Associate to work with a collaborative design team on Power Substations in Knoxville, TN. This entry-level role offers growth through exposure to Greenfield and Brownfield projects up to 500 kV with advanced engineering analysis tools.

The position is hybrid (home and office) and located in Knoxville. The candidate should have ABET-accredited Electrical or Mechanical Engineering degrees, good communication, and CAD proficiency; FE exam is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering (ABET Accredited).
• Entry-Level to three years of applicable experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Development of subject matter expertise in Substation design.
• Collaborate with design professionals to provide high quality design for reliable future power grid growth.
• Gain and share expertise and assist others in the field of Power Delivery Substation.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Customer support

Collaboration

Detail oriented

FE Exam (preferred)

Education

ABET-accredited Electrical Engineering

ABET-accredited Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

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

Mesa is seeking an Engineering Associate to work as part of a collaborative design team for the design of Power Substations. This role will be heavily engaged in the ever-advancing power delivery segment in one of our nation’s fastest developing, most well-funded initiatives in the country. This opportunity is ideal for the entry/junior-level engineer seeking an environment which will provide technical growth, daily collaboration with subject matter expertise utilizing sophisticated methods and tools in engineering analysis and design. Exposure to a wide range of power delivery design experience will be available in this role including both Greenfield and Brownfield design with voltages ranging from Distribution level up to and including 500kV. The long-range forecast for skilled professionals in this industry and their career opportunities with Mesa is excellent.

Responsibilities

• Development of subject matter expertise in Substation design.
• Collaborate with design professionals to provide high quality design for reliable future power grid growth.
• Gain and share expertise and assist others in the field of Power Delivery Substation.

Required Qualifications

• Ability to utilize CAD software.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering (ABET Accredited)
• Proficiency in verbal and written communication
• Customer Support acumen
• Entry-Level to three (3) years of applicable experience (entry-level may apply)

Preferred Qualifications

• Passed FE Exam
• Keen interest in learning and using the latest software tools, methods, and technologies to develop Power Substation design

This opportunity is for a hybrid (home and office) arrangement located in Knoxville, TN

Qualifications

Behaviors

Required

Team Player

Works well as a member of a group

Dedicated

Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Detail Oriented

Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Education

Bachelors or better in Electrical Engineering.

Bachelors or better in Mechanical Engineering.

Experience

Preferred

Less than 3 years

Entry-Level to Three Years

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