Substation Engineering Associate I

Mesa Associates•Edwardsville, IL

About The Position

Mesa Associates, Inc. seeks a Substation P&C Engineering Associate to design and/or check deliverables for high-voltage substations. Deliverables typically include 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 role works under the direction of Senior Engineers and Project Engineers. It applies engineering principles and practices to project requirements, supports project definition and design planning, determines design approaches, prepares or coordinates design documents, and checks technical deliverables for compliance with IEEE and/or client standards and applicable design requirements. Assignments must be completed accurately and within budget and schedule. The posting also describes responsibilities for major project phases and routine projects.

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 engineering deliverables for 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.
Work under the direction of Senior Engineers and Project Engineers.
Independently evaluate, select, and apply relevant engineering principles and practices to project requirements.
Work with the Project Engineer and Program Manager to define project objectives, prepare design estimates, and establish 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 applicable design requirements.
Communicate technical knowledge in simple and practical language.