Senior Substation P&C Engineering Specialist

Senior Substation Protection & Controls Engineering Technologist

Mesa seeks a Senior Substation Protection & Controls (P&C) Engineering Technologist to serve as a senior technical resource on transmission substation protection and controls projects. 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:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering technology.
• 10+ years of transmission substation P&C design experience in the electric utility industry for voltage ranges spanning from 12kV to 230kV+.
• Deep P&C design expertise – Protection schemes, AC/DC schematics, panel layouts, wiring diagrams, battery size calculations, and Bill-of-Materials.
• Design software proficiency – Expert with AutoCAD; comfortable providing design markups with Bluebeam Revu.
• Independent problem-solver – Can spot inconsistencies, trace root causes in drawings or specifications, and deliver well-documented solutions with minimal supervision.
• Client-facing communicator – Able to lead design reviews, kickoffs, and scope discussions directly with utility clients and other consultants.
• Mentor by default – Naturally develops junior and mid-level engineers; sets the bar on design quality, documentation, and QA discipline for the team around you.
• Location – Located within commuting distance of Knoxville, TN or Chattanooga, TN.
• Travel availability – Willing to travel to client sites for periodic site visits, typically 1–2 single-night trips per month.

What You'll Lead:

• The quality bar on P&C deliverables – Own the checking and review process for protection schemes, AC/DC schematics, panel layouts, and wiring drawings so packages leave the group right the first time.
• Design direction on medium- to large-scale projects – Set the technical approach on assigned packages and guide the team through standards and calculation methods.
• Mentoring and development – Coach junior and mid-level engineers, designers, and drafters on drafting standards, calculation methods, and best-practice workflows.
• Standards and best practices – Shape Mesa's internal P&C standards, calculation templates, QA checklists, and lessons-learned library.
• Client conversations on P&C scope – Represent the team in design reviews, status meetings, and direct technical conversations with utility clients.

What You'll Do:

• Create and check 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.
• Perform peer reviews and final QA, ensuring deliverables meet code, client requirements, and Mesa's internal QA procedures.
• Coordinate handoffs with adjacent groups (Relay Settings, Substation Physical, Scoping) so protection and controls work integrates cleanly with the rest of the package.
• Identify process bottlenecks, develop internal time-saving tools, and contribute to Mesa's internal knowledge base.
• Support proposals and estimates with input on P&C scope and level of effort.

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

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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 Electrical Engineering.

Experience:

• Required: 10 years: Transmission substation P&C design experience in the electric utility industry for voltage ranges spanning from 12kV to 230kV+.

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