Outdoor Substation Engineer I – Hybrid

Mesa Brand; Knoxville (TN); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Mesa Associates, Inc. seeks an entry-level Physical (Outdoor) Substation Engineering Associate I in Knoxville, TN.

The role focuses on design and checking deliverables for high-voltage substations, using Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD to create one-line diagrams, layouts, grounding plans, BOMs, and cable schedules. Responsibilities include delivering accurate work within budget and schedule under a group lead, preparing technical documents, and ensuring IEEE/client design compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (ABET Accredited).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with 2D layout designs.

Responsibilities

• Complete assignments within budget and schedule with a high degree of accuracy.
• Work under the direction of a Physical (Outdoor) Substation Engineering Group Lead.
• Prepare deliverables and other project documents.
• Ensure deliverables comply with IEEE and/or client standards.

Skills

Communication

2D layout design

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

AutoCAD

Job description

Mesa Associates, Inc. seeks an entry-level Physical (Outdoor) Substation Engineering Associate I in Knoxville, TN.

The role focuses on design and checking deliverables for high-voltage substations, using Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD to create one-line diagrams, layouts, grounding plans, BOMs, and cable schedules. Responsibilities include delivering accurate work within budget and schedule under a group lead, preparing technical documents, and ensuring IEEE/client design compliance.