Physical (Outdoor) Substation Engineering Associate I

Mesa Brand; Knoxville (TN); Hybrid; USD 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

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.

Qualifikationen

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

Aufgaben

• 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.

Kenntnisse

Communication

2D layout design

Ausbildung

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

AutoCAD

Jobbeschreibung

Physical (Outdoor) Substation Engineering Associate I

Job Category: ENG

Requisition Number: PHYSI003748

• Posted: October 8, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

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Knoxville, TN 37932, USA

Description

PDS 5 / Power Delivery Substation

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

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Mesa seeks a Physical (Outdoor) Substation Engineering Associate I to be responsible for the design and/or checking of deliverables associated with a high voltage substation. This person will be responsible for the design of deliverables associated with a high voltage substation. This typically includes, but is not limited to: One Line Diagrams, Substation Layouts, Foundation Plans, Conduit/Raceway Plans, Grounding Plans, Bills of Materials, and Cable Schedules. The design will be done using Autodesk products, mainly Inventor and AutoCAD. 3D substation models will be created using Inventor to produce a set of Plan Layout and Elevation Views. AutoCAD will be used to develop all other drawings as part of the Physical Design package.

Responsibilities

• Must be able to complete assignments within budget and schedule with a high degree of accuracy
• Works under the direction of a Physical (Outdoor) Substation Engineering Group Lead
• Performs technical preparation of deliverables and other project documents
• Ensures deliverables comply with IEEE and/or client standards and meet applicable design requirements

Required Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of Power Systems or Substation Design
• Keen interest in learning and using the latest Autodesk software tools, methods, and technologies to develop Power Substation design
• Proficiency with layout designs in 3D

This opportunity is for a hybrid (home and office) arrangement located in Knoxville, TN.

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Team Player

Works well as a member of a group

Education

Bachelors or better in Engineering or related field.

Experience

This is an entry level role

Licenses & Certifications

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