Senior Physical Designer

Mesa Associates, Inc•Knoxville, TN

22d•Hybrid

About The Position

Mesa Associates, Inc. is seeking an experienced Senior Designer specializing in Power Substation Physical Design. The role provides engineered physical designs for construction of power substations ranging from 34.5 kV to 500 kV. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in US power-industry substation design and be skilled in all aspects of physical substation design, including leading or reviewing projects from conceptual design through completion of constructible designs. The position is based in a collaborative hybrid work environment and requires residence in the Knoxville, Tennessee area. Familiarity with AutoCAD and/or Autodesk Inventor is a plus, and effective communication with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders at all levels is required.

Requirements

Associate degree (minimum educational requirement).
6–12 years of experience working in the power utility industry.
Extensive experience in power substation design within the US power industry.
Skill in all aspects of physical substation design.
Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders at all levels.
Reside in the Knoxville, Tennessee area.
Ability to work in a hybrid environment, from home and office.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with AutoCAD and/or Autodesk Inventor.

Responsibilities

Perform physical substation design with a high degree of accuracy and quality.
Work effectively as a team member and independently.
Use AutoCAD to create or review assigned deliverables.
Interact with customers and meet schedule and budgeting requirements.
Review the work of other team members.
Perform work safely.
Lead and/or review design projects from conceptual design through completion of constructible substation design.