Electrical Engineering Associate I

Mesa Associates•Knoxville, TN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Mesa Associates, Inc. seeks an Electrical Engineering Associate I for its Power Delivery Substation team. The role is responsible for designing and/or checking deliverables associated with high-voltage substations, including single-line diagrams, control-house layouts, panel front views, elementary and/or schematic diagrams, wiring diagrams, nameplate drawings, bills of materials, cable schedules, and construction turnover documentation. The successful candidate will report to the Knoxville office. The position works under the direction of Senior Engineers and Project Engineers. Responsibilities range from independently applying engineering principles to defining design approaches, preparing design documents, checking deliverables, and ensuring compliance with IEEE and/or client standards. Assignments must be completed accurately and within budget and schedule. The position also requires strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to explain technical information in clear, practical language.

Requirements

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to convey technical knowledge in simple and practical language.
Ability to complete assignments within budget and schedule with a high degree of accuracy.

Responsibilities

Design and/or check deliverables associated with high-voltage substations.
Prepare or check single-line diagrams, control-house layouts, panel front views, elementary and/or schematic diagrams, wiring diagrams, nameplate drawings, bills of materials, cable schedules, and construction turnover documentation.
Complete assignments within budget and schedule with a high degree of accuracy.
Independently evaluate, select, and apply engineering principles and practices relevant to project requirements.
Work 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.
Determine design approaches and work with the design team to prepare required design documents, such as drawings, specifications, and calculations.
Conceptualize the initial design approach for a major phase of a large project, or take overall responsibility for engineering work on a routine project.
Perform technical and coordination checking of deliverables and other project documents.
Ensure deliverables comply with IEEE and/or client standards and meet applicable design requirements.
Communicate technical knowledge in simple and practical language.