Substation Protection & Controls (P&C) Engineering Specialist

Mesa Brand; Knoxville (TN); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Mesa seeks a Substation P&C Engineering Specialist to be responsible for design/checking of deliverables for high voltage substation projects. This role requires juggling multiple projects, meeting tight timelines, and delivering high-quality design products on time.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of Electrical Substation P&C design experience, and may pursue a PE license. This hybrid position is located in Knoxville, TN, with work flexibility between home and office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of relevant Electrical Substation P&C Design experience.
• Ability to obtain a Professional Engineering License is strongly preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Complete assignments within budget and schedule with a high degree of accuracy.
• Perform P&C design with a high degree of accuracy.
• Perform project scoping activities.
• Check and review other personnel work for accuracy and adherence to client and/or national standards.
• Mentor junior engineers and designers.
• Utilize AutoCAD Electrical based protection and control standards.
• Performs technical preparation of deliverables and other project documents.
• Ensure deliverables comply with IEEE and/or client standards and meet applicable design requirements.

Skills

Detail oriented

Self-Starter

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical (ACADE)

Job description

Job Category: ENG7

Requisition Number: SUBST003192

• Posted : August 17, 2026
• Full-Time
• Hybrid

Locations

Showing 1 location

Knoxville, TN 37932, USA

Description

PDS 5 / Power Delivery Substation

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

Mesa seeks a Substation P&C Engineering Specialist to be responsible for the design and/or checking of deliverables associated with a high voltage substation. This typically includes, but is not limited to: One Line Diagrams, Control House layouts, Relay Panel Front Views, Elementary and/or Schematic Diagrams, Wiring Diagrams, Bills of Materials, and Cable Schedules. The ideal candidate will be able to juggle several projects with competing timelines and deliver high quality design products on time. A primary responsibility will be detailed checking of projects designed by less experienced associates.

Education/Experience Requirements:

• 5+ years of relevant Electrical Substation P&C Design experience
• Experience performing scoping and estimating is desired
• Ability to obtain a Professional Engineering License is strongly preferred but not required

Responsibilities

• Must be able to complete assignments within budget and schedule with a high degree of accuracy
• Perform P&C design with high degree of accuracy
• Perform project scoping activities
• Check and review other personnel work for accuracy and adherence to client and/or national standards
• Mentor junior engineers and designers
• Utilize AutoCAD Electrical (ACADE) based protection and control standards
• Performs technical preparation of deliverables and other project documents
• Ensures deliverables comply with IEEE and/or client standards and meet applicable design requirements

This opportunity is for a hybrid (home and office) arrangement located in Knoxville, TN.

Qualifications

Behaviors

Required

Detail Oriented

Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Motivations

Required

Self-Starter

Inspired to perform without outside help

Education

Required

Bachelors or better in Engineering or related field.

Experience

Required

5 years:

relevant Electrical Substation P&C Design experience

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