Power Delivery Substation Program Manager & Client Lead

Mesa Associates, Inc; Knoxville (TN); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Mesa Associates, Inc. is seeking a proven engineering leader to serve as a technical and relationship liaison between Mesa and TVA. The successful candidate will oversee a multidisciplinary group of engineers, designers and technicians, reporting to the Engineering Director and managing the TVA relationship.

The role requires a strong technical background in substation engineering and a demonstrated managerial track record. Hybrid work is allowed from the Chattanooga or Knoxville, TN offices.

Qualifications

• PMP certification is required; a PE license is preferred.
• 4-year ABET-accredited engineering degree preferred.
• 12+ years of experience in the power industry is required.
• 8+ years of experience managing projects and/or customer accounts is preferred.
• 6+ years of TVA substation design experience is preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and relationship-building ability.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Vault, and Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel.
• Ability to identify, analyze, and solve complex engineering and management problems.
• Hybrid work location in Chattanooga or Knoxville, TN.

Responsibilities

• Provides customer leadership to groups of Project Managers.
• Maintains solid customer financial targets, rapport, and ensures successful project execution.
• Integral participant in contract negotiations.
• Provides guidance, direction, and coaching to Project Managers.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Client relations

Communication

P&L management

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Vault

Microsoft Office (Excel)

Job description

Mesa Associates, Inc. is seeking a proven engineering leader to serve as a technical and relationship liaison between Mesa and TVA. The successful candidate will oversee a multidisciplinary group of engineers, designers and technicians, reporting to the Engineering Director and managing the TVA relationship.

The role requires a strong technical background in substation engineering and a demonstrated managerial track record. Hybrid work is allowed from the Chattanooga or Knoxville, TN offices.