Engineering Associate I

Mesa Associates, Inc•Knoxville, TN
•Hybrid

About The Position

Mesa is seeking an Engineering Associate to join a collaborative design team working on power substation design. The role focuses on power delivery and offers an entry- or junior-level engineer opportunities to develop technical skills through daily collaboration with subject matter experts and the use of engineering analysis and design methods and tools. Work may include Greenfield and Brownfield substation design at voltages ranging from distribution level through 500 kV. The position is based in Knoxville, Tennessee, in a hybrid home-and-office arrangement. The posting describes professional development and exceptional benefits, and refers to a family-based culture and work-life balance.

Requirements

  • Ability to utilize CAD software.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
  • Proficiency in verbal and written communication.
  • Customer support acumen.
  • Entry-level to three years of applicable experience; entry-level candidates may apply.

Nice To Haves

  • Passed the FE Exam.
  • Experience in power substation design.
  • Engineering studies, including power systems coursework.
  • Keen interest in learning and using the latest software tools, methods, and technologies to develop power substation designs.

Responsibilities

  • Develop subject matter expertise in substation design.
  • Collaborate with design professionals to provide high-quality designs that support reliable future power grid growth.
  • Gain and share expertise and assist others in the field of Power Delivery Substation.

Benefits

  • Exceptional benefits
  • Professional development
  • Work-life balance
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