Transmission Line Engineering Manager

Chattanooga
629 Market St
Suite 200
Chattanooga, TN 37402, USA

PDT - TL1A/ Power Delivery Transmission & Distribution

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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 an Engineering Manager that will play a key in aligning engineering activities for value creation, regulatory and code compliance, and achieving long-term client goals. Operating at the tactical and assisting with the operational levels, this position influences planning, budgeting, and organizational development.

• Expert technical proficiency in transmission and distribution systems, standards, and tools.
• Budgeting and resource management across teams.
• Team coordination and excellent leadership skills.
• Attention to detail in design reviews and field support.
• Safety awareness and regulatory compliance understanding.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office programs.
• Excellent communication, teamwork skills, and ability to work with others.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Knowledge of transmission and distribution project processes.
• Ability to identify quality issues.
• Stakeholder engagement with contractors and internal partners

• Oversee multiple engineering teams or a full department responsible for planning, designing, and executing transmission and distribution infrastructure projects.
• Align engineering efforts with organizational goals, regulatory mandates, and long term client success.
• Manage project budgets, staffing, and performance evaluations, ensuring efficient use of resources.
• Lead initiatives focused on grid modernization, system resilience, and integration of new technologies.
• Collaborate with operations, planning, construction, and executive teams to ensure engineering solutions support business needs.
• Develop and enforce engineering standards, processes, and quality assurance protocols across the department.

• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay – 10 Days Annually
• 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

• Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them
• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
• Education: Bachelors or better in Civil Engineering or related field
• Education: Bachelors or better in Electrical Engineering or related field
• Education: Bachelors or better in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• Experience: 6-8 years relevant professional work experience
• Licenses &
  
  Certifications:
  
  Prof Engineering (PE)

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