Substation Physical Engineering Associate II

Mesa Associates, Inc; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Knoxville, TN is seeking a motivated Substation Physical Engineering Associate II. In this full-time entry-level role, you will be responsible for designing deliverables for high voltage substations. Key responsibilities include project design and compliance checking, ensuring accuracy and adherence to standards. Excellent communication skills are required. This position offers a meaningful opportunity in power engineering.

Qualifications

• Must work under the direction of Senior Engineers and Project Engineers.
• Independently evaluate and apply relevant engineering principles and practices.
• Perform technical and coordination checking of deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Design deliverables associated with high voltage substations.
• Prepare design estimates and define project requirements.
• Ensure compliance with IEEE and client standards.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to convey technical knowledge simply

High degree of accuracy in assignments

Job description

Substation Physical Engineering Associate II

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Mesa seeks a Substation Physical Engineering Associate II to be responsible for the design of deliverables associated with a high voltage substation. This typically includes, but is not limited to: general arrangement, section views, grounding, conduit layouts, bills of materials, and cable schedules, as well as construction turnover documentation.

• Must be able to complete assignments within budget and schedule with a high degree of accuracy
• Must have excellent verbal and written communications skills, and the ability to convey technical knowledge in simple and practical language
• Works under the direction of Senior Engineers and Project Engineers
• As a fully competent engineer, independently evaluates, selects and applies engineering principles and practices relevant to the project requirements
• Works with the Project Engineer and Program Manager to define project objectives, prepare design estimates, and define project requirements and design approaches for large or complex projects.
• Responsible for determining design approach and working with design team to prepare required design documents (e.g., drawings, specifications, calculations, etc.).
• Responsible for conceptualizing the initial design approach for a major phase of a large project, or have overall responsibility for the engineering work on a routine project.
• Performs technical and coordination checking of deliverables and other project documents. Ensures deliverables comply with IEEE and/or client standards and meet applicable design requirements.

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Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Engineering and Information Technology