Senior Substation P&C Engineering Specialist

Mesa Associates, Inc; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; 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

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

Job summary

Mesa Associates, Inc. is seeking a Senior Substation Protection & Controls Engineering Technologist in the Power Delivery Substation group. This role supports clients across the United States and leads P&C design for transmission substations.

The candidate will contribute to design reviews, mentor junior engineers, and drive QA discipline while coordinating with client teams and other consultants in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering technology.
• 10+ years of transmission substation P&C design experience in the electric utility industry for voltage ranges from 12kV to 230kV+.
• Deep P&C design expertise - Protection schemes, AC/DC schematics, panel layouts, wiring diagrams, battery size calculations, and BoMs.
• Design software proficiency - Expert with AutoCAD; comfortable providing design markups with Bluebeam Revu.
• Independent problem-solver - can trace root causes in drawings or specifications and deliver clear documented solutions with minimal supervision.
• Client-facing communicator - able to lead design reviews, kickoffs, and scope discussions with utility clients and other consultants.
• Mentor by default - develops junior engineers and sets QA discipline for the team around you.

Responsibilities

• Own the checking and review process for protection schemes, AC/DC schematics, panel layouts, and wiring drawings.
• Set the technical approach on assigned packages and guide the team through standards and calculation methods.
• Coach junior and mid-level engineers on drafting standards, calculation methods, and workflows.
• Shape Mesa's internal P&C standards, templates, QA checklists, and lessons-learned library.
• Represent the team in design reviews and client technical conversations.

Skills

P&C design

Root-cause analysis

Mentoring

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering technology

Tools

AutoCAD

Bluebeam Revu

Job description

PDS 8 / Power Delivery Substation

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

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Mesa seeks a Senior Substation Protection & Controls (P&C) Engineering Technologist to serve as a senior technical resource on transmission substation protection and controls projects. This position is for our Power Delivery Substation group, which supports various clients across the United States.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering technology.
• 10+ Years of transmission substation P&C design experience in the electric utility industry for voltage ranges spanning from 12kV to 230kV+.
• Deep P&C design expertise - Protection schemes, AC/DC schematics, panel layouts, wiring diagrams, battery size calculations, and Bill-of-Materials.
• Design software proficiency - Expert with AutoCAD; comfortable providing design markups with Bluebeam Revu.
• Independent problem-solver - Can spot inconsistencies, trace root causes in drawings or specifications, and deliver well-documented solutions with minimal supervision.
• Client-facing communicator - Able to lead design reviews, kickoffs, and scope discussions directly with utility clients and other consultants.
• Mentor by default - Naturally develops junior and mid-level engineers; sets the bar on design quality, documentation, and QA discipline for the team around you.
• Location - Located within commuting distance of Knoxville, TN or Chattanooga, TN.
• Travel availability - Willing to travel to client sites for periodic site visits, typically 1-2 single-night trips per month.

What You’ll Lead

• The quality bar on P&C deliverables - Own the checking and review process for protection schemes, AC/DC schematics, panel layouts, and wiring drawings so packages leave the group right the first time.
• Design direction on medium- to large-scale projects - Set the technical approach on assigned packages and guide the team through standards and calculation methods.
• Mentoring and development - Coach junior and mid-level engineers, designers, and drafters on drafting standards, calculation methods, and best-practice workflows.
• Standards and best practices - Shape Mesa's internal P&C standards, calculation templates, QA checklists, and lessons-learned library.
• Client conversations on P&C scope - Represent the team in design reviews, status meetings, and direct technical conversations with utility clients.

What You’ll Do

• Create and check single-line/three-line diagrams, panel layouts, AC/DC schematics, wiring diagrams, battery size calculations, and BoMs for medium- to large-scale projects.
• Examine drawings, specifications, and calculations to locate inconsistencies; research standards or vendor data; propose corrective actions with clear documentation.
• Perform peer reviews and final QA, ensuring deliverables meet code, client requirements, and Mesa's internal QA procedures.
• Coordinate handoffs with adjacent groups (Relay Settings, Substation Physical, Scoping) so protection and controls work integrates cleanly with the rest of the package.
• Identify process bottlenecks, develop internal time-saving tools, and contribute to Mesa's internal knowledge base.
• Support proposals and estimates with input on P&C scope and level of effort.

What You’ll Earn

• 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

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