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Substation Protection & Controls (P&C) Engineering Specialist

Mesa Associates, Inc.

Job Description

Job 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 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
  • 4-year engineering degree.
  • 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
  • Estimate project design efforts
  • 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.

Notice to External Search Firms: Mesa Associates, Inc. and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be obligated to pay a placement fee for unsolicited resumes. Mesa Associates, Inc. Talent Acquisition engages with approved search firms directly for specific hiring needs.

Vacancy posted 15 days ago
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