Physical Engineering Supervisor I

Mesa Associates, Inc; Chattanooga (TN); Hybrid; USD 88,590 - 100,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay – 10 Days Annually

Group Medical/Dental Insurance

Life Insurance (Company Paid)

Disability Insurance (Company Paid)

401(K) Retirement Savings plan

401(K) Matching Contribution

Tuition Reimbursement

Fitness Center Reimbursement

Annual Performance Bonus

Job summary

Mesa Associates, Inc is seeking a qualified professional for a role in substation design in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The position calls for 4+ years in the substation/utility industry and at least 2 years in physical design. Responsibilities include project resource management, staff supervision, and promoting safety culture. The role offers comprehensive benefits including paid time off and a 401(K) plan. The annual salary range is $88,590 to $100,800, reflecting the candidate's education, experience, and role within the company.

Qualifications

• 4+ years experience in the substation/utility industry.
• At least 2+ years in substation physical design.
• Previous management experience is preferred.
• FE certification is highly desirable, ability to attain PE required.

Responsibilities

• Work with program and project managers to optimize resource placement.
• Supervise design tasks and ensure timely staff performance.
• Conduct meetings to communicate objectives.
• Promote a strong safety culture within the group.

Skills

Project management

Technical oversight

Communication skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Job description

PDS 10 / Power Delivery Substation

Responsibilities

• Works with program managers, project managers, and engineering manager to ensure resources are optimally placed on projects.
• Works with project managers to identify methods to improve project execution, work processes, and procedures to continually improve quality, productivity, and efficiency.
• Proactively supervises staff by coordinating design tasks with project managers, project engineers, and project leads.
• Ensures staff stay on task and perform duties within allotted timeframes.
• Performs technical oversight and coordinates checking/reviews of deliverables and other project documents.
• Responsible for the development and training of engineers, designers, and drafters within the group.
• Conducts group meetings with staff as needed to communicate department and company objectives.
• Approves timesheets and authorizes overtime and vacation. May also approve expense reports.

Expectations

• Maintains a collaborative environment within the group, ensuring all team members are contributing to the group’s success.
• Demonstrates excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Good interpersonal skills, able to build relationships and select team members for specific projects based on skill sets of individual staff members.
• Is well organized and is well‑versed in the design capabilities/limitations of all design team members within the group.
• Creates an environment conducive to efficient workflow.
• Shows initiative by taking on additional work responsibilities when the department or group is overloaded.
• Establishes, promotes, and assures quality on all projects and work performed by the group.
• Promotes a strong safety culture within the group and ensures staff incorporates safe work practices into all activities.
• Candidate must be willing and able to report to office in either Knoxville, Chattanooga, or Lakewood twice a week.

Qualifications

• 4+ years experience in the substation/utility industry, with at least 2+ in substation physical design.
• Minimum bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• Previous management experience is preferred, but not required.
• FE certification in highly desirable, ability and will to attain PE is required.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay – 10 Days Annually
• Group Medical/Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance (Company Paid)
• Disability Insurance (Company Paid)
• 401(K) Retirement Savings plan
• 401(K) Matching Contribution
• Section 125/Cafeteria Plan
• Long Term Care Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Fitness Center Reimbursement
• Annual Performance Bonus
• 9/80 Work Schedule Option
• FSA and HSA Options

Annual Salary Range

$88,590.00 - $100,800.00

The expected compensation is a range determined by factors including but not limited to education, experience, and qualifications of the candidate, internal equity, work location, and hiring department’s fiscal resources.