Entry Level Electrical Engineer

4 days ago

Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States Mesa Associates Full time

PDS 8 / Power Delivery Substation

This position is not eligible for recruiting or sourcing by outside parties.

Mesa seeks an entry-level Substation Protection & Control (P&C) 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 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 Protection & Controls concepts – How power system protection equipment (CTs, VTs, Relays, etc.) is connected and used within substations.
  • Design Software – AutoCAD/MicroStation, Bluebeam Revu, Microsoft Excel, etc.
  • Project lifecycle – How a project moves from conception, through design, to completion.
  • Cross-disciplinary collaboration – Working alongside senior engineers, designers, project managers, and client personnel.

What You'll Do

  • Work on a team of drafters, designers, and engineers
  • Increase your knowledge under the mentorship of senior engineers
  • Create single-line & three-line diagrams
  • Develop panel layouts and control house layouts
  • Produce AC & DC schematics
  • Design wiring diagrams
  • Compile Bill-of-Materials and cable schedules
  • Coordinate with other engineering disciplines
  • Attend site visits to see implementation of designs
  • Perform peer-review of designs
  • Progress to independent project ownership

What You'll Earn

  • 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

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