Physical Engineering Supervisor I

Mesa Associates, Inc; Knoxville (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

9/80 Work Schedule Option

Job summary

Mesa Associates, Inc in Knoxville seeks an experienced professional for a Power Delivery Substation role. The position requires a minimum of 4 years in the substation/utility industry and at least 2 years in substation physical design. Key responsibilities include supervising staff, coordinating design tasks, and improving project execution. Benefits include medical insurance, paid time off, 401(K) matching, and an annual performance bonus, with an annual salary range of $88,590 - $100,800.

Qualifications

• 4+ years experience in the substation/utility industry, with at least 2+ in substation physical design.
• FE certification is desirable, ability and will to attain PE is required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure optimal placement of resources on projects.
• Supervise staff and coordinate design tasks.
• Conduct group meetings and communicate objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field

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.