Senior Substation P&C Engineering Specialist

Mesa seeks a Senior Substation Protection & Controls (P&C) Engineering Technologist to serve as a senior technical resource on transmission substation protection and controls projects. This position is for our Power Delivery Substation group, which supports various clients across the United States., * The quality bar on P&C deliverables - Own the checking and review process for protection schemes, AC/DC schematics, panel layouts, and wiring drawings so packages leave the group right the first time.

• Design direction on medium- to large-scale projects - Set the technical approach on assigned packages and guide the team through standards and calculation methods.
• Mentoring and development - Coach junior and mid-level engineers, designers, and drafters on drafting standards, calculation methods, and best-practice workflows.
• Standards and best practices - Shape Mesa’s internal P&C standards, calculation templates, QA checklists, and lessons-learned library.
• Client conversations on P&C scope - Represent the team in design reviews, status meetings, and direct technical conversations with utility clients.

What You’ll Do

• Create and check single-line/three-line diagrams, panel layouts, AC/DC schematics, wiring diagrams, battery size calculations, and BoMs for medium- to large-scale projects.
• Examine drawings, specifications, and calculations to locate inconsistencies; research standards or vendor data; propose corrective actions with clear documentation.
• Perform peer reviews and final QA, ensuring deliverables meet code, client requirements, and Mesa’s internal QA procedures.
• Coordinate handoffs with adjacent groups (Relay Settings, Substation Physical, Scoping) so protection and controls work integrates cleanly with the rest of the package.
• Identify process bottlenecks, develop internal time-saving tools, and contribute to Mesa’s internal knowledge base.
• Support proposals and estimates with input on P&C scope and level of effort.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering technology.
• 10+ Years of transmission substation P&C design experience in the electric utility industry for voltage ranges spanning from 12kV to 230kV+.
• Deep P&C design expertise - Protection schemes, AC/DC schematics, panel layouts, wiring diagrams, battery size calculations, and Bill-of-Materials.
• Design software proficiency - Expert with AutoCAD; comfortable providing design markups with Bluebeam Revu.
• Independent problem-solver - Can spot inconsistencies, trace root causes in drawings or specifications, and deliver well-documented solutions with minimal supervision.
• Client-facing communicator - Able to lead design reviews, kickoffs, and scope discussions directly with utility clients and other consultants.
• Mentor by default - Naturally develops junior and mid-level engineers; sets the bar on design quality, documentation, and QA discipline for the team around you.
• Location - Located within commuting distance of Knoxville, TN or Chattanooga, TN.
• Travel availability - Willing to travel to client sites for periodic site visits, typically 1-2 single-night trips per month., Required
• 10 year(s): Transmission substation P&C design experience in the electric utility industry for voltage ranges spanning from 12kV to 230kV+., * Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well, * Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help

Tuition reimbursement, 401(k), Health insurance, 401(k) matching, Paid time off, Health savings account, Dental insurance, Flexible spending account Chattanooga, TN 37402, * Paid Time Off

• Holiday Pay - 10 Days Annually
• Group Medical/Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance (Company Paid)
• Disability Insurance (Company Paid)
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• 401(k) Matching Contribution
• Section 125/Cafeteria Plan
• Long Term Care Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Fitness Center Reimbursement
• Annual Performance Bonus
• 9/80 Work Schedule Option
• FSA and HSA Options