Physical Substation Group Lead

1 week ago

Chattanooga, United States Mesa Associates, Inc. Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

PDS 2 / Power Delivery Substation

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We’ve got the power to energize your career and spark YOUR work/life balance through professional development and exceptional benefits. Don’t delay, plug in today for an inclusive and meaningful career. Mesa Associates, Inc. is a woman/minority-owned full service engineering, procurement, & construction management firm covering power, defense, aerospace, industrial, commercial and municipal entities. We specialize in power generation and delivery services including electrical high-voltage, substations, switchyard, transmission line, & distribution design. We have been in the top 10 of EC&M's Top 40 Electrical Design Firms since 2012. With over 1,000 associates, we are big enough to perform, but small enough to care

Mesa seeks a Physical Substation Group Lead for our Power Delivery Substation engineering design team based out of Chattanooga, TN. The successful candidate has the following skills, knowledge, and abilities:

  • Lead and mentor a team to complete physical substation design projects.
  • Possess a thorough understanding of high voltage transmission substation outdoor equipment.
  • Willing to learn the Client’s standards and practices.
  • Ability to identify, analyze, and solve technical problems related to substation design.
  • Ability to work independently with direction, while not hesitating to ask questions when needed.
  • Possess aptitude for developing a strong working relationship with Senior Management, Program Manager, Project Manager, Group Leads, and Design Staff.
  • Possess aptitude for developing a strong working relationship with the Client.
  • Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Possess willingness to develop, promote, and comply with Mesa quality requirements.
  • Possess willingness to develop, promote, and comply with Mesa safety requirements.
  • Possess working knowledge of computers and software such as AutoCAD, Microsoft Office Suite, and software used for specific technical applications within the group.

Education/Experience/Licensure:

  • Bachelors Degree in Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering is required.
  • Minimum of 8 years of experience in 69kV to 500kV physical substation design is required.
  • Experience in generation plant switchyard physical design is desirable.

Responsibilities

  • Establish work assignments and review performance to ensure the efficient, cost-effective utilization of staff.
  • Establish, promote, and assure quality on all projects and work performed by the group.
  • Attend client joint project team, site visit, and scoping meetings for projects.
  • Prepare project estimates and assist in the preparation of bid packages.
  • Monitor project execution and schedule to ensure satisfactory performance.
  • Perform technical oversight and coordinate checking/review of deliverables and other project documents.
  • Maintain good quality and efficiency while managing a team that develops deliverables such as: General Arrangements, Equipment Plans, Elevations, Sections, Control House Layouts, Grounding analysis/design, Switchgear design, Conduit and Cable design, Creation of Bills of Material, etc., utilizing AutoCAD.
  • Follow up on construction issues with design staff to resolve problems and concerns in a timely manner.
  • Determine staffing needs to meet present and forecasted workload, help identify and evaluate potential candidates for open positions, assist with interviews and evaluation of candidates, and make hiring recommendations.
  • Identify training needs for staff, and budget, plan, coordinate and conduct training as required.
  • Conduct group meetings with team to communicate company and business unit objectives as required.
  • Promote a strong safety culture within the group and ensure staff incorporates safe work practices into all activities.
  • Approve time sheets and authorize overtime, vacation, and indirect/overhead activities.
  • Work with Senior Management to identify methods to improve project execution, work processes, and procedures to continually improve quality, productivity, and efficiency.
  • Foster strong customer relationships through communications and support.
  • Use good verbal and written communication skills with team members and clients.
  • Use good interpersonal skills to build relationships with team members and clients.
  • Complete assignments within budget and schedule with a high degree of accuracy to provide quality deliverables.
  • Mentor other designers/engineers in the group to increase knowledge of physical substation design.
  • Check/review other personnel work for accuracy and adherence to client/national standards.
  • Independently evaluate, select, and apply engineering principles and practices relevant to the project requirements. Share updates with team and leads to continually improve communications and quality.
  • Work with other Group Leads and the Program Manager to identify potential areas of engineering process and/or procedure improvements.

Benefits:

  • Paid Time Off
  • Holiday Pay – 10 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

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