P&C Engineering Specialist I

Mesa Associates, Inc; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mesa Associates, Inc is seeking a P&C Engineering Specialist I for our Power Delivery Substation engineering design team in Chattanooga, TN. The ideal candidate will have 4-5 years of experience in P&C substation design for 69 kV to 500 kV substations. Responsibilities include preparing engineering designs, ensuring quality, and mentoring team members. The position emphasizes collaboration, safety, and adherence to project deadlines, requiring a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering or a related field.

Qualifications

• 4-5 years of progressively responsible experience in 69 kV to 500 kV substation P&C design is required.
• Knowledge of client/national standards for substation design.
• Ability to mentor other designers/engineers in P&C substation design.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for preparation and completion of discipline engineering designs.
• Coordinates and prepares calculations, specifications, reports, design details, plans, and drawings.
• Adhere to project scope, schedule, and budget on assigned projects.

Skills

P&C substation design

Microsoft Office Suite

AutoCAD

Strong verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

PE (preferred)

Job description

PDS 2 / Power Delivery Substation

Mesa seeks a P&C Engineering Specialist I for our Power Delivery Substation engineering design team based in Chattanooga, TN. The successful candidate has 4‑5 years of experience in P&C substation design in 69 kV to 500 kV substations and will work with a team to complete substation P&C design projects that meet client standards and practices. Responsibilities include maintaining quality and efficiency while developing deliverables such as single‑line diagrams, AC & DC elementary/schematic diagrams, panel layouts, wiring diagrams, cable lists, and bills of material.

Education / Experience / Licensure

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, or related, from an ABET‑accredited college or university is required.
• Minimum of 4‑5 years of progressively responsible experience in 69 kV to 500 kV substation P&C design is required.
• PE is preferred.

Responsibilities

• On a task basis, responsible for preparation and completion of discipline engineering designs and supporting documentation such as calculations.
• Coordinates and prepares calculations, specifications, reports, design details, plans, and drawings within assigned task areas.
• Interfaces with other disciplines on multi‑discipline projects as required.
• Responsible for adhering to project scope, schedule, and budget on all assigned projects.
• Performs other duties assigned by Engineering Supervisor or Engineering Manager.
• Establish, promote, and assure quality on all project work.
• Work with Engineering Supervisor or Engineering Manager to follow up on construction issues with field engineers to help resolve problems and concerns in a timely manner.
• Attend group meetings with staff as required.
• Incorporate safe work practices into all activities.
• Work with Engineering Supervisor or Engineering Manager and team to assist with project execution, work processes, and procedures to help continually improve quality, productivity, and efficiency.
• Use strong verbal and written communication skills with team members and clients.
• Use interpersonal skills to build relationships with team members and clients.
• Possess knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office Suite and AutoCAD.
• Estimate and assist in the preparation of bid packages.
• Attend scoping meetings as requested for projects.
• Mentor other designers/engineers in the group to increase knowledge of P&C substation design.
• Check/review other personnel work for accuracy and adherence to client/national standards.
• Work with Engineering Supervisor or Engineering Manager to identify potential areas of engineering process and/or procedure improvements.