Substation Engineering Associate I

Mesa Associates, Inc•Edwardsville, IL

About The Position

Mesa Associates 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 position works under the direction of Senior Engineers and Project Engineers. It applies engineering principles to project requirements, supports project objective and design planning, develops 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.

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 high-voltage substation deliverables, including diagrams, layouts, 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.
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 drawings, specifications, calculations, and other required design documents.
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 checks of deliverables and other project documents.
Ensure deliverables comply with IEEE and/or client standards and applicable design requirements.