Physical (Outdoor) Substation Engineering Associate

Company: Mesa Associates, Inc.
Location: Knoxville
Posted on: February 14, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description PDS 5 / Power Delivery Substation This position is not eligible for recruiting or sourcing by outside parties. Disclaimer : Be cautious and only respond to emails from our “mesainc.com” domain. We will never ask for sensitive information, such as bank account details, SSN, etc., via email. If you receive any communication asking for such information, it is not from Mesa. For any concerns, or to verify the authenticity of a message, please contact us through our official channels. Mesa seeks a Physical (Outdoor) Substation Engineering Associate to be responsible for the design and/or checking of deliverables associated with a high voltage substation. This person will be responsible for the design of deliverables associated with a high voltage substation. This typically includes, but is not limited to: One Line Diagrams, Substation Layouts, Foundation Plans, Conduit/Raceway Plans, Grounding Plans, Bills of Materials, and Cable Schedules. The design will be done using Autodesk products, mainly Inventor and AutoCAD. 3D substation models will be created using Inventor to produce a set of Plan Layout and Elevation Views. AutoCAD will be used to develop all other drawings as part of the Physical Design package. Responsibilities Must be able to complete assignments within budget and schedule with a high degree of accuracy Works under the direction of a Physical (Outdoor) Substation Engineering Group Lead Utilize AutoCAD/Inventor based physical design standards Performs technical preparation of deliverables and other project documents Ensures deliverables comply with IEEE and/or client standards and meet applicable design requirements Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (ABET Accredited) Proficiency in verbal and written communication Proficiency with layout designs in 2D Preferred Qualifications Expertise utilizing AutoCAD and/or Inventor Knowledge of Power Systems or Substation Design Keen interest in learning and using the latest Autodesk software tools, methods, and technologies to develop Power Substation design Proficiency with layout designs in 3D Engineer-in-Training Certification (EIT) This opportunity is for a hybrid (home and office) arrangement located in Knoxville, TN. Notice to External Search Firms: Mesa Associates, Inc. and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be obligated to pay a placement fee for unsolicited resumes. Mesa Associates, Inc. Talent Acquisition engages with approved search firms directly for specific hiring needs.

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