Substation P&C Engineer II - Growth, Mentorship & Impact

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

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

FSA and HSA Options

Job summary

Mesa Associates, Inc. is seeking a mid-level Substation Protection & Controls Engineer to advance in the electric power industry. The role supports the Power Delivery Substation group and requires commutable access to Knoxville or Chattanooga, TN.

Responsibilities include designing and reviewing diagrams, coordinating with leadership and clients, and traveling to sites as needed. You will work with drafters and engineers, mentor junior staff, and ensure designs meet code and QA standards while

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering.
• 3+ years of transmission substation P&C design experience.
• FE certification.
• Willingness to travel 1–2 single-night trips per month.
• Aspire to Professional Engineer licensure.

Responsibilities

• Work on a team of drafters, designers, and engineers.
• Create and review single-line/three-line diagrams, panel layouts, AC/DC schematics, wiring diagrams, BoMs for medium- to large-scale projects.
• Examine drawings and calculations to locate inconsistencies; research standards or vendor data; propose corrective actions with clear documentation.
• Identify process bottlenecks, contribute to Mesa’s internal knowledge base.
• Ensure all deliverables meet code, client requirements, and Mesa’s internal QA procedures.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Protection basics

Fast learner

Independent problem-solving

Effective communicator

Travel willingness

Education

ABET-accredited EE degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Bluebeam Revu

Job description

Mesa Associates, Inc. is seeking a mid-level Substation Protection & Controls Engineer to advance in the electric power industry. The role supports the Power Delivery Substation group and requires commutable access to Knoxville or Chattanooga, TN.

Responsibilities include designing and reviewing diagrams, coordinating with leadership and clients, and traveling to sites as needed. You will work with drafters and engineers, mentor junior staff, and ensure designs meet code and QA standards while