Senior Substation P&C Engineering Specialist

Mesa Associates, Inc; Madison (AL); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

PTO

Paid holidays

Fitness benefits

Job summary

Mesa Associates, Inc is seeking a Part Time Senior Substation P&C Engineering Specialist to oversee deliverables associated with substation P&C design projects. The role involves checking the work of junior personnel, preparing engineering cost estimates, and mentoring junior engineers.

This position offers flexibility and requires a commitment of around 20+ hours per week. Ideal candidates will have over 20 years of experience in substation design and engineering, with a preference for those who can report to the Knoxville, TN office in a hybrid schedule.

Qualifications

• 20+ years of experience in substation design and engineering.
• Experience working directly for a utility is a plus.
• Willingness to travel is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Check/review junior personnel's work for accuracy/adherence to client and national standards.
• Prepare engineering labor cost estimates.
• Mentor junior engineers and designers.
• Interface with client engineers to provide satisfactory design products.

Skills

Substation design

Mentorship

Project scoping

Engineering labor cost estimation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited university

Professional Engineer license

Job description

PDS - 5 / Power Delivery Substation

Mesa seeks a Part Time Senior Substation P&C Engineering Specialist who will be responsible for checking and oversight of deliverables associated with substation P&C design projects. Assigned tasks will include drawing checking activities for Single Lines, Schematics, Wiring Diagrams, Panel Front Views, Conduit and Cable Schedules, various calculations, and Bill of Materials. The ideal candidate will also provide mentorship to other junior engineers and designers.

Job Responsibilities

• Check/review junior personnel's work for accuracy/adherence to client and national standards
• Perform/review project scoping activities
• Prepare engineering labor cost estimates
• Mentor junior engineers and designers
• Willingness to travel is a plus but not required
• Interface with client engineers to provide satisfactory design products

Education / Licensure

• A Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET‑accredited university is preferred
• Professional Engineer license is a plus but not required

Experience

• We are seeking individuals with 20+ years of experience in substation design and engineering
• Experience working directly for a utility is a plus but not required

Work Schedule

• Mesa provides a very flexible schedule to all of our associates. This part‑time position will offer even greater flexibility.
• We prefer candidates that can dedicate an average of 20+ hours per week.
• Being willing to work additional hours to meet deadlines may occasionally be requested but is not expected to occur more than a few weeks per year.
• Willingness to work additional hours on occasion to meet client deadlines is desirable.

Location

• This position will report to our Knoxville, TN office.
• Reporting to the Knoxville office in a hybrid schedule is preferred but not required.
• Highly qualified candidates will be considered for fully remote work, but in the Southeast region due to customer locality.
• For fully remote workers, quarterly visits to the Knoxville office may be required depending on experience and performance.

Benefits

Mesa provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, 401(k) matching, PTO, paid holidays, fitness benefits, etc.