Senior Substation P&C Engineering Specialist

- 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.

- 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.

- 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.