Substation P&C Technologist II - Design & Protection

Mesa Brand; Knoxville, Chattanooga (TN, TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; 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

Tuition Reimbursement

Fitness Center Reimbursement

Annual Performance Bonus

9/80 Work Schedule

Job summary

Mesa seeks a mid-level Substation Protection & Controls (P&C) Engineering Technologist to advance their career in the electric power industry. This role supports the Power Delivery Substation group, serving clients across the United States.

You will work with a team of engineers and drafters, learning from senior staff while delivering detailed designs and analyses for 12–230 kV projects. This full-time position is based near Knoxville/Chattanooga, TN.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in Engineering Technology.
• 3+ years of transmission substation P&C design experience for 12kV–230kV.
• Location within commuting distance of Knoxville, TN or Chattanooga, TN.
• Understanding of protection fundamentals: CTs, VTs, differential, CB, line protection.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD; ability to markup with Bluebeam Revu.
• Independent problem solver with minimal supervision.
• Excellent communicator to present to leadership, clients, and cross-functional teams.
• Willingness to travel to client sites (1–2 single-night trips per month).

Responsibilities

• Work on a team of drafters, designers, and engineers.
• Learn under mentorship of senior 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, specifications, and calculations to locate inconsistencies; propose corrective actions with clear documentation.
• Identify process bottlenecks and develop internal time-saving tools.
• Ensure all deliverables meet code, client requirements, and Mesa’s QA procedures.

Skills

Protection basics

Problem solving

Communication

Travel readiness

AutoCAD

Bluebeam Revu

Education

Engineering Technology degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Bluebeam Revu

Job description

Mesa seeks a mid-level Substation Protection & Controls (P&C) Engineering Technologist to advance their career in the electric power industry. This role supports the Power Delivery Substation group, serving clients across the United States.

You will work with a team of engineers and drafters, learning from senior staff while delivering detailed designs and analyses for 12–230 kV projects. This full-time position is based near Knoxville/Chattanooga, TN.