Substation P & C Design Engineering Associate

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Substation P & C Design Engineering Associate

Mesa Associates, Inc.

icon Chattanooga, TN, US, 37402

iconFull Time, Contractor

icon7 November 2024

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Description

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Mesa seeks an electrical engineer with at least 3 years of experience doing substation P&C design in 69kV to 500kV substations.

The successful candidate will work with a team to complete substation P&C design projects to meet client standards and practices.  They will be responsible for maintaining good quality and efficiency while developing deliverables such as:  One-Line Diagrams, AC & DC Schematics, Panel Layouts, Wiring Diagrams, Cable Lists, and Bills of Material.  They must have a good understanding of how substation protection and control systems work as well as be willing to learn the client standards and practices.

Education/Experience/Licensure:

  • A minimum of a BS Degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited college or university is required.
  • The position requires at least 3 years of substation P&C design experience.
  • EIT is preferred.

Responsibilities:

  • On a task basis, is responsible for preparation and completion of discipline engineering designs and supporting documentation such as calculations.
  • Coordinates, prepares and checks calculations, specifications, reports, design details, plans, and drawings within assigned task areas.
  • Helps supervise, schedule and check work of project team members as assigned.
  • Interfaces with other disciplines on multi-discipline projects as required.
  • Responsible for adhering to project scope, schedule and budget on all assigned projects.
  • May occasionally supervise and schedule work of other team members.
  • Performs other duties assigned by Principal Engineers or Engineering Manager.
  • Establish, promote, and assure quality on all project work.
  • Work with Group Lead or Engineering Lead to follow up on construction issued with field engineers to help resolve problems and concerns in a timely manner.
  • Attend group meetings with staff as required.
  • Incorporate safe work practices into all activities.
  • Work with Group Lead and team to assist with project execution, work processes, and procedures to help continually improve quality, productivity, and efficiency.
  • Use good verbal and written communication skills with team members and clients.
  • Use good interpersonal skills to build relationships with team members and clients.
  • Possess knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office Suite, and AutoCAD. 

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Qualifications

Skills

Required

Microsoft Office
Intermediate
CAD
Intermediate

Behaviours

Required

Detail-oriented
: Capable of carrying out a given task with all the details needed to get the task done well
Dedicated
: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
Loyal
: Shows firm and constant support for a cause
:

Motivation

Required

Self-starter
: Inspired to perform without outside help
Flexibility
: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
:

Education

Required

Bachelors or better in Electrical Engineering.

Experience

Required

3 years:
The position requires at least 3 years of substation P&C design experience.

Licences & certifications

Preferred

Engineer in Training

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)