Physical Substation Electrical Engineer Role open at Mesa Associates, Inc. in Newark, New Jersey, United States

Job details

Description

We’ve got the power to energize Your career and spark YOUR Work/Life Balance through professional development and exceptional benefits. Don’t delay, plug in today for an inclusive meaningful career in power, distribution, transmission, engineering, design, technology, or innovation at Mesa Associates, Inc.

Mesa seeks a Physical Substation Electrical Engineer in the South Plainfield, NJ area to assist with Substation Electrical/Physical design, including Conceptual Design, Calcs, and the development of General Arrangements for 4kV-500kV Substations/Switchyards, Equipment Plans, Elevations and Sections, Control House Layouts, Grounding analysis/design, Switchgear design, Conduit and Cable design, Creation of Bill of Materials utilizing AutoCAD/MicroStation drafting software. Hybrid schedule.

Responsibilities

Work to protect and maintain a strong client relationship between Mesa and a local utility.
Learn the local utility standards, processes, and design practices.
Serve as a Quality champion for Mesa and the design team and be part of Mesa’s Continuous Quality Improvement initiatives.
Foster strong customer relationships through communications and support.
Desire/interest to cross-train in additional disciplines for professional growth
Estimating and assisting in the preparation of bid packages.
Attending scoping meetings as requested for projects.
Able to obtain PE license in required states to sign and seal client plans and drawings within one year of employment.
Must be able to complete assignments within budget and schedule with a high degree of accuracy to provide quality deliverables.
Must have willingness to work overtime as required for customers’ needs.
Mentor other designers/engineers in group to increase knowledge of physical substation design.
May be designated to check/review other personnel work for accuracy/adherence to client/national standards.
Independently evaluate, select, and apply engineering principles and practices relevant to the project requirements. Share updates with team and leads to continually improve communications and quality.

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.

Qualifications

Skills

Required

Microstation

Intermediate

Preferred

Autodesk

Intermediate

Behaviours

Required

Loyal

: Shows firm and constant support for a cause

Team player

: Works well as a member of a group

Dedicated

: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Detail-oriented

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

Motivation

Required

Self-starter

: Inspired to perform without outside help

Goal completion

: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

Preferred

Entrepreneurial spirit

: Inspired to perform well by an ability to drive new ventures within the business

Education

Required

Bachelors or better in Electrical Engineering or related field.

Experience

Required

5-10 years:

5 to 10 years of substation physical layout design experience

Licences & certifications

Preferred

Prof Engineering (PE)

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)

Job Expired