Substation P&C Engineering Associate

Mesa Associates•Knoxville, TN

28d•$69,264 - $80,133

About The Position

Mesa seeks a Substation P&C Engineering Associate to be responsible for the design and/or checking of deliverables associated with a high voltage substation. This typically includes, but is not limited to: single line diagrams, control house layouts, panel front views, elementary and/or schematic diagrams, wiring diagrams, nameplate drawings, bills of materials, and cable schedules, as well as construction turnover documentation Must be able to complete assignments within budget and schedule with a high degree of accuracy Must have excellent verbal and written communications skills, and the ability to convey technical knowledge in simple and practical language Works under the direction of Senior Engineers and Project Engineers As a fully competent engineer, independently evaluates, selects and applies engineering principles and practices relevant to the project requirements Works 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. Responsible for determining design approach and working with design team to prepare required design documents (e.g., drawings, specifications, calculations, etc.). Responsible for conceptualizing the initial design approach for a major phase of a large project, or have overall responsibility for the engineering work on a routine project. Performs technical and coordination checking of deliverables and other project documents. Ensures deliverables comply with IEEE and/or client standards and meet applicable design requirements.

Requirements

Must have excellent verbal and written communications skills, and the ability to convey technical knowledge in simple and practical language
Bachelors or better in Electrical Engineering or related field.
Engineer in Training

Responsibilities

Responsible for the design and/or checking of deliverables associated with a high voltage substation.
Complete assignments within budget and schedule with a high degree of accuracy
Works under the direction of Senior Engineers and Project Engineers
Independently evaluates, selects and applies engineering principles and practices relevant to the project requirements
Works 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.
Responsible for determining design approach and working with design team to prepare required design documents (e.g., drawings, specifications, calculations, etc.).
Responsible for conceptualizing the initial design approach for a major phase of a large project, or have overall responsibility for the engineering work on a routine project.
Performs technical and coordination checking of deliverables and other project documents.
Ensures deliverables comply with IEEE and/or client standards and meet applicable design requirements.