Substation Physical Engineering Associate II

Mesa Associates, Inc•Edwardsville, IL

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

Mesa seeks a mid-level Substation Physical Engineer located near Pensacola, FL that is looking to further their career in the electric power industry. This position is for our Power Delivery Substation group which supports various clients across the United States.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical, or civil engineering (ABET Accredited).
3+ Years of transmission substation physical design experience in the electric utility industry for voltage ranges spanning from 12kV to 230kV.
Location – Located within commuting distance of Pensacola, FL due to team requirements.
Fast learner – You can pick up new concepts, standards, and software quickly.
Understanding of substation physical fundamentals – Foundations, grounding, cable routing, equipment power ratings, clearances, and conductor sizing.
Design software proficiency – Utilizes AutoCAD and Bentley MicroStation to develop designs and can provide design markups using Bluebeam Revu.
Independent problem-solver – Can spot inconsistencies, trace root causes in drawings or specifications, and deliver well-documented solutions with minimal supervision.
Effective communicator – Comfortable presenting technical findings to leadership, clients, and cross-functional teams.
Travel availability – Willing to travel to client sites for periodic site visits, typically 1–2 single-night trips per month. Willing to travel to Mesa’s Chattanooga, TN and Knoxville, TN offices multiple times a year for work and team events.

Nice To Haves

FE Certification preferred - Desire to pursue Professional Engineering licensure.
Grounding study experience preferred, not required – Working knowledge of WinIGS, CDEGS, or ETAP for grounding and lightning analysis.

Responsibilities

Work on a team of drafters, designers, and engineers.
Increase your knowledge under the mentorship of senior engineers.
Create and review equipment, structural, foundation, grounding, and cable routing plans and details for medium- to large-scale projects.
Perform and review lightning and grounding studies, and develop Bills of Materials (BOMs) and conductor sizing calculations.
Coordinate with Protection & Controls, Civil, Studies, and other engineering disciplines to keep designs aligned across packages.
Examine drawings, specifications, and calculations to locate inconsistencies; research standards or vendor data; propose corrective actions with clear documentation—all with minimal supervision.
Identify process bottlenecks, develop internal time-saving tools, and contribute to Mesa’s internal knowledge base.
Ensure all deliverables meet code, client requirements, and Mesa’s internal QA procedures.