Substation P&C Engineering Associate II

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

PDS 8 / Power Delivery Substation
This position is not eligible for recruiting or sourcing by outside parties.
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Mesa seeks a mid-level Substation Protection & Controls (P&C) Engineer who’s 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

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering (ABET Accredited).
• 3+ Years of transmission substation P&C design experience in the electric utility industry for voltage ranges spanning from 12kV to 230kV.
• Location – Located within commuting distance of Knoxville, TN or Chattanooga, TN.
• FE certification
• Fast learner – You can pick up new concepts, standards, and software quickly.
• Understanding of protection fundamentals – CTs, VTs, differential protection, CB protection, line protection, etc.
• Design software proficiency – Utilizes AutoCAD to develop designs and can provide design markups using Bluebeam Revu.
• Independent problem-solver – Can spot inconsistencies, trace root causes in drawings or specifications, and deliver well-documented solutions with minimal supervision.
• Effective communicator – Comfortable presenting technical findings to leadership, clients, and cross-functional teams.
• Travel availability – Willing to travel to client sites for periodic site visits, typically 1–2 single-night trips per month.
• Desire to pursue Professional Engineering licensure.

What You’ll Learn

• Project management – 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.
• Increase your knowledge under the mentorship of senior engineers.
• Create and review 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, all with minimal supervision.
• Identify process bottlenecks, develop internal time-saving tools, and contribute to Mesa’s internal knowledge base.
• Ensure all deliverables meet code, client requirements, and Mesa’s internal QA procedures.

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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