Substation Protection and Control Engineering Associate I

Mesa Associates, Inc; Knoxville (TN); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Mesa Associates, Inc. is seeking a Substation P&C Engineering Associate I to join our Knoxville-area team.

The ideal candidate has a BSEE (or equivalent) and will learn protection and control design for medium and high voltage substations, including modern microprocessor relay protection concepts and related equipment. Learning will be closely coupled with using AutoCAD to complete protection and control designs for utilities across the southeastern United States.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or equivalent.
• Willingness to learn protection and control design for substations.
• EIT/FE exam completed or pursued preferred.
• Willing to relocate to Knoxville, TN area.

Responsibilities

• Learn protection and control design for medium/high voltage substations.
• Use AutoCAD to prepare protection & control designs.
• Gain exposure to SCADA, remote control systems, and fiberoptic communications.
• Travel to utility sites across the southeastern United States for inspections and meetings.

Skills

Communication

Team orientation

Attention to detail

Self-motivation

Problem solving

Education

BSEE or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

PDS 3 / Power Delivery Substation

This position is not eligible for recruiting or sourcing by outside parties.

Mesa seeks a Substation P&C Engineering Associate I to join our team. Ideal candidates for this position will have a BSEE (or equivalent) and be interested in learning protection and control design for medium and high voltage substations. Upon selection, the candidate will have the opportunity to learn about modern microprocessor relay protection & control of medium & high voltage transmission lines, power transformers, power circuit breakers and other substation/switchyard equipment from more experienced mentors. Candidate will also be given the opportunity to learn about modern SCADA and remote control systems of substation equipment as well as the latest fiberoptic communication systems used in protective relay coordination. Learning will be closely coupled with using AutoCAD to complete protection & control designs for various utilities across the southern United States. The selected candidate must possess a solid work ethic and be a self-starter; having a keen eye for details is also a requisite. The ability to use AutoCAD and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Powerpoint, etc.) is definitely a plus. All applicants for this position must have excellent communication skills and be able to thrive in a team-oriented work environment.

This position will requires the candidate to be located in or be willing to relocate to the greater Knoxville, TN area and be willing to commute to the Mesa Associates Knoxville office. Hybrid work at this location will be an option once the candidate has become proficient in performing work duties. Some overnight travel to utility customer stations located in the southeastern U.S. will be required and the candidate must be able to perform onsite inspections and attend meetings.

It is highly preferred that all applicants have taken and passed the EIT/FE exam and are interested in pursuing PE licensure.