Job Description
Job Description
PDS 8 / Power Delivery Substation
This position is not eligible for recruiting or sourcing by outside parties.
Mesa seeks an entry-level Substation Physical Engineer that is looking to start their career in the electric power industry. This position is for our Power Delivery Substation group which supports various clients across the United States.
What We’re Looking for
- Recent graduate with a bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical, or civil engineering (ABET Accredited).
- Fast learner – You can pick up new concepts, standards, and software quickly.
- Self-starter – You’ll get direction from senior engineers, but you’re comfortable hunting down answers on your own when the path isn’t obvious.
- Solid understanding of fundamentals – Ohm’s law, single-phase systems, three-phase power systems, and digital logic.
- Clear communicator – You feel comfortable reaching out to others with questions and can communicate professionally face-to-face, on the phone, and over email.
- Desire to pursue Professional Engineering licensure.
What You’ll Learn
Substation Physical concepts – Fundamentals of foundation, grounding, and cable routing design, as well as equipment power ratings, clearances, and conductor sizingDesign Software – AutoCAD / MicroStation, Bluebeam Revu, Microsoft Excel, etc.Project lifecycle – How a project moves from conception, through design, to completion.Cross-disciplinary collaboration – Coordinate with senior engineers, designers, project managers, and client personnel from other groups, such as Protection and Controls, Civil, Studies, etc.What You’ll Do
Work on a team of drafters, designers, and engineersIncrease your knowledge under the mentorship of senior engineersCreate equipment, structural, foundation, grounding, and cable routing plans and detailsPerform lightning and grounding studiesCoordinate with other engineering disciplinesDevelop Bill of Materials (BOM)Maintain quality assurance standards by completing client and internal checklistsPerform peer-review of designsProgress to independent project ownershipWhat You’ll Earn
Paid Time OffHoliday Pay – 10 Days AnnuallyGroup Medical / Dental InsuranceLife Insurance (Company Paid)Disability Insurance (Company Paid)401(K) Retirement Savings plan401(K) Matching ContributionSection 125 / Cafeteria PlanLong Term Care InsuranceTuition ReimbursementFitness Center ReimbursementAnnual Performance Bonus9 / 80 Work Schedule OptionNotice 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.