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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Substation P&C Engineering Specialist - **Company:** Mesa Associates, Inc. - **Location:** Chattanooga, TN, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, AutoCAD, Adobe InDesign - **Published:** August 5, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=20cec7c70e405801 ## About the Role * 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 ## Description 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. ## Related Videos - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [WebAssembly Revolution: Elevating JavaScript's Reach and Performance](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1149-webassembly-revolution-elevating-javascript-s-reach-and-performance) - [Engineering/Manager Pendulum: Generating compound interest on your career](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100348-engineering-manager-pendulum-generating-compound-interest-on-your-career) - [Migrating half a million users to a new payment service provider](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/730-migrating-half-a-million-users-to-a-new-payment-service-provider) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [From developer to manager – what does it take to become an engineering manager?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/42-from-developer-to-manager-what-does-it-take-to-become-an-engineering-manager) - [How to Write a CV and Interview if You Don't Fully Qualify For The Job](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/183-how-to-write-a-cv-and-interview-if-you-don-t-fully-qualify-for-the-job) - [Software Developer Salary in Austria [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/213-software-developer-salary-in-austria-2023) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk)