Relay Settings Engineering Specialist II

Mesa Brand; Chattanooga, Knoxville (TN, TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

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

Job summary

Mesa Associates, Inc. seeks an experienced Relay Settings Engineering Specialist II to advance in the electric power industry within the Power Delivery Substation group, serving clients across the United States.

The role emphasizes design from concept to close-out with emphasis on schedules and costs. Responsibilities include creating protective schemes, relay settings files, coordinating with disciplines, and mentoring junior engineers, while maintaining QA and client communication throughout

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering (ABET Accredited).
• Master’s degree in Power Systems preferred.
• PE license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create relay settings files and protection schemes.
• Coordinate with other engineering disciplines.
• Perform peer-review of designs.
• Supervise less experienced engineers on assignments.

Skills

Fast learner

Self-starter

Detail oriented

Clear communicator

Team player

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (ABET Accredited)

Master’s degree in Power Systems (preferred)

Professional Engineering licensure (PE) preferred

Tools

Aspen Oneliner

SEL AcSELerator

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Bluebeam Revu

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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

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Mesa seeks an experienced Relay Settings Engineering Specialist II that is looking to further their career in the electric power industry. This position is for our Power Delivery Substation group which supports various clients across the United States.

What We’re Looking for

• Engineer with a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering (ABET Accredited), preferably a master’s degree with an emphasis in Power Systems.
• Fast learner – You can pick up new concepts, standards, and software quickly.
• Self-starter – You’ll get direction from senior engineers, but you’re comfortable hunting down answers on your own when the path isn’t obvious.
• Detail Oriented – You are capable of ensuring all the details necessary to complete a task are addressed properly.
• Solid understanding of fundamentals – Ohm’s law, single-phase systems, three-phase power systems, and digital logic.
• Clear communicator – You feel comfortable reaching out to others with questions and can communicate professionally face-to-face, on the phone, and over email.
• Professional Engineering licensure is not required, but preferred.
• Experience with Design Software – Aspen Oneliner, SEL AcSELerator, AutoCAD/MicroStation, Bluebeam Revu, Microsoft Excel, etc.
• Experience Protection Schemes– Including overcurrent, differential, distance protection, and pilot protection schemes.
• Experience with Relay Settings – including development of relay settings files including logic

What You’ll Learn

• Project ownership - The process for leading a project’s design from concept to close-out; aiming for schedule and cost targets.
• Leadership - Guiding junior engineers on drafting standards, calculation methods, and best-practice workflows.
• Professional communication - Presenting design rationale and progress updates to clients, senior management, and cross-functional teams.

What You’ll Do

• Work on a team of drafters, designers, and engineers
• Create conceptual protection scheme drawings
• Create relay settings files
• Coordinate with other engineering disciplines
• Maintain quality assurance standards by completing client and internal checklists
• Perform peer-review of designs
• Supervise less experienced engineers or technical support personnel on an assignment basis

What You’ll Earn

• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay – 10 Days Annually
• 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

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Qualifications

Behaviors

Required

Detail Oriented

: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Motivations

Required

Self-Starter

: Inspired to perform without outside help

Education

Bachelors or better in Electrical Engineering.

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

Prof Engineering (PE)

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