Substation Protection & Controls; P&C Engineering Associate

Job Category
: ENG2

Requisition Number
: SUBST
003188

• Posted :
  November 21, 2025
• Full-Time

Knoxville
10604 Murdock Dr
Knoxville, TN 37932, USA

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

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Mesa seeks a Substation P&C Engineer to be responsible for the design and/or checking of deliverables associated with a high voltage substation. This person will be responsible for the design of deliverables associated with a high voltage substation. This typically includes, but is not limited to:
One Line Diagrams, Control House layouts, Relay Panel Front Views, Elementary and/or Schematic Diagrams, Wiring Diagrams, Bills of Materials, and Cable Schedules.

• Must be able to complete assignments within budget and schedule with a high degree of accuracy
• Works under the direction of a P&C Group Lead
• Utilize AutoCAD Electrical (ACADE) based protection and control standards
• Performs technical preparation of deliverables and other project documents
• Ensures deliverables comply with IEEE and/or client standards and meet applicable design requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (ABET Accredited)
• Proficiency in verbal and written communication
• Entry-level (0-1 years experience)

• Expertise utilizing AutoCAD and/or AutoCAD Electrical (ACADE)
• Knowledge of Power Systems or Substation Design
• Keen interest in learning and using the latest Autodesk software tools, methods, and technologies to develop Power Substation design

This opportunity is for a hybrid (home and office) arrangement located in Knoxville, TN.

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