Substation Protection and Control Engineering Associate I

Mesa Associates • Knoxville, TN

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Mesa seeks a Substation P&C Engineering Associate I to join our team. Ideal candidates for this position will have a BSEE (or equivalent) and be interested in learning protection and control design for medium and high voltage substations. Upon selection, the candidate will have the opportunity to learn about modern microprocessor relay protection & control of medium & high voltage transmission lines, power transformers, power circuit breakers and other substation/switchyard equipment from more experienced mentors. Candidate will also be given the opportunity to learn about modern SCADA and remote control systems of substation equipment as well as the latest fiberoptic communication systems used in protective relay coordination. Learning will be closely coupled with using AutoCAD to complete protection & control designs for various utilities across the southern United States. The selected candidate must possess a solid work ethic and be a self-starter; having a keen eye for details is also a requisite. All applicants for this position must have excellent communication skills and be able to thrive in a team-oriented work environment. This position will requires the candidate to be located in or be willing to relocate to the greater Knoxville, TN area and be willing to commute to the Mesa Associates Knoxville office. Hybrid work at this location will be an option once the candidate has become proficient in performing work duties. Some overnight travel to utility customer stations located in the southeastern U.S. will be required and the candidate must be able to perform onsite inspections and attend meetings.

Requirements

• BSEE (or equivalent)
• Solid work ethic
• Self-starter
• Keen eye for details
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to thrive in a team-oriented work environment
• Located in or willing to relocate to the greater Knoxville, TN area
• Willing to commute to the Mesa Associates Knoxville office
• Willing to travel overnight to utility customer stations located in the southeastern U.S.
• Able to perform onsite inspections and attend meetings

Nice To Haves

• Ability to use AutoCAD
• Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Powerpoint, etc.)
• Taken and passed the EIT/FE exam
• Interested in pursuing PE licensure

Responsibilities

• Learn protection and control design for medium and high voltage substations.
• Learn about modern microprocessor relay protection & control of medium & high voltage transmission lines, power transformers, power circuit breakers and other substation/switchyard equipment.
• Learn about modern SCADA and remote control systems of substation equipment.
• Learn about the latest fiberoptic communication systems used in protective relay coordination.
• Use AutoCAD to complete protection & control designs for various utilities across the southern United States.
• Perform onsite inspections and attend meetings at utility customer stations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level