Senior P&C Engineer

Mesa Associates, IncChicago, IL

About The Position

Mesa's Midwest Region locations seeks a Senior Protection Substation Engineer to lead our teams in producing deliverables associated with substation P&C design projects. This will include single line diagrams, three line diagrams, panel layouts, AC & DC schematics, equipment and switchboard wiring diagrams, bill of material, vendor drawings, and logic diagrams using AutoCAD and Bluebeam design software. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who is very comfortable reviewing and approving Substation Protection and Control packages with a proven track record. We strongly prefer an Electrical Engineer with an emphasis on substation protective relaying. This position will be responsible for the design and engineering for substation relay replacements/retrofits and new installations. This position will also require responsibilities such as training, mentoring, and budget/schedule monitoring.

Requirements

  • P.E. is required.

Nice To Haves

  • Electrical Engineer with an emphasis on substation protective relaying.
  • Experience in relay settings and calculations for bus, transformer, motor, feeder, and bus protection schemes with a focus on SEL, Beckwith, Basler and GE relays.
  • Field Testing and Commissioning (Relay testing, function trip path testing, troubleshooting, etc.).
  • PMP are strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a Quality champion for Mesa and the design team and be part of Mesa’s Continuous Quality Improvement initiatives.
  • Complete assignments within budget, on time per the schedule requirements, and with high quality to meet Mesa and client expectations.
  • Foster strong customer relationships through communications and support.
  • Communicate with multiple disciplines to ensure continuity of complete design.
  • Assist Project Managers with generation of scope document, budget, and schedules.
  • Design, review, and approve drawings, including one-line diagrams, AC/DC schematics and wiring diagrams.
  • Perform protective device coordination.
  • Write test and checkout procedures.
  • Write start-up procedures.
  • Specify equipment such as protective relays, major power equipment, CT/PTs, etc.
  • Interpret and apply IEEE standards along with client standards.
  • Mentor and train entry to mid-level protection engineers and designers.
  • Perform site walkdowns to support the design and construction phases of the project.

Benefits

  • professional development
  • exceptional benefits
© 2026 Teal Labs, Inc
Privacy PolicyTerms of Service