Mid-Level Substation Protection & Controls Engineering Technologist
Mesa seeks a mid-level Substation Protection & Controls (P&C) Engineering Technologist 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.
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What We're Looking For:
- Associate or bachelor's degree in Engineering Technology.
- 3+ years of transmission substation P&C design experience in the electric utility industry for voltage ranges spanning from 12kV to 230kV.
- Located within commuting distance of Knoxville, TN or Chattanooga, TN.
- 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.
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 designers 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
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:
Preferred: Associates or better in Engineering Technology.
Bachelors or better in Engineering Technology.
Experience:
Required: 3 years: Transmission substation P&C design experience in the electric utility industry for voltage ranges spanning from 12kV to 230kV.
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