Substation Physical Engineering Associate I

Substation Physical Engineering Associate I

Job Category: ENG2 Requisition Number: SUBST003329

Posted: May 14, 2026

Full-Time

On-site

Knoxville, TN 37932, USA

Job Details

Description

PDS 5 / Power Delivery Substation

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

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Mesa seeks a Substation Physical Engineering Associate I 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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Qualifications

Skills

Preferred

CAD

Some Knowledge

Electrical Design

Some Knowledge

Microsoft Office

Intermediate

Behaviors

Required

Team Player

Works well as a member of a group

Detail Oriented

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

Dedicated

Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Required

Self-Starter

Inspired to perform without outside help

Preferred

Financial

Inspired to perform well by monetary reimbursement

Education

Required

Bachelors or better in Electrical Engineering or related field.

Experience

Preferred

Less than 2 years:

This position requires 0-2 years of substation physical design experience

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

Engineer in Training

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