Lead Substation Protection & Control Designer

Mesa Associates; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Mesa Associates is seeking a skilled professional for substation Protection & Control design projects in Knoxville, TN. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience, capable of leading design efforts and mentoring junior engineers. Responsibilities include producing technical deliverables and ensuring project quality and timelines.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in Substation P&C and/or Power Generating Plant P&C.
• Experience with SEL, GE, Beckwith, Basler, and ABB relays is a plus.
• Ability to mentor and train entry-level protection engineers.

Responsibilities

• Produce deliverables associated with substation P&C design projects.
• Lead design efforts on projects involving medium and high voltage substation relay replacements.
• Mentor and monitor budgets and schedules.

Skills

Communication

Detail Oriented

Team Player

Mentoring

Job description

PDS 3 / Power Delivery Substation

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

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Ideal candidate must be able to produce deliverables associated with substation Protection & Control (P&C) design projects. This includes single line diagrams, three line diagrams, panel layouts, AC & DC schematics, equipment and switchboard wiring diagrams, bills of material, vendor drawings, and logic diagrams using AutoCAD and/or MicroStation software.

The candidate must possess a design background in either substation protective relaying or power plant instrumentation & control design. They should be capable of leading design efforts on projects involving medium and high voltage substation relay replacements/retrofits and new installations. The candidate must have the experience to complete projects from start to finish with minimal guidance from senior team members. Responsibilities also include mentoring and monitoring budgets and schedules.

Desired attributes/skills include but are not limited to:

• Completing projects within budget, on schedule, and with high quality to meet Mesa and client expectations.
• Excellent communication skills with customers and coworkers.
• Ability to communicate across multiple design disciplines.
• Experience with SEL, GE, Beckwith, Basler, and ABB relays is a plus.
• Experience writing substation or electrical equipment specifications is a plus.
• Ability to mentor and train entry-level protection engineers and designers.
• Conducting site walkdowns to support design and construction phases.

Notice to External Search Firms: Mesa Associates, Inc. and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes and will not pay a placement fee for them. Mesa’s Talent Acquisition team works directly with approved search firms for specific hiring needs.

Qualifications

Required: 5 years of experience in Substation P&C and/or Power Generating Plant P&C.

Behaviors

Preferred:

Team Player: Works well as a member of a group.

Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out tasks with all necessary details to ensure quality.

Motivations

Preferred:

Self-Starter: Motivated to perform independently.

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