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Principal Engineer - Physical

Job in Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee, 37955, USA
Listing for: Mesa Associates
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-12
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 80000 - 100000 USD Yearly USD 80000.00 100000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

PDSE / PDS - 4 (East) - Power Delivery Substation

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Looking for a place to increase your skills and be a difference maker? … a career to be passionate about while enjoying great benefits and pay within a family-based culture. 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 meaningful career in power engineering design at Mesa Associates, Inc.

Mesa is seeking an experienced (12 to 20 years) BSEE or BSME for a position in Power Substation Physical Design. The successful candidate shall have extensive experience in the field of Power Substation Engineering Design within the US Power industry. A BSEE or BSME from an ABET accredited University is required. The successful candidate will work in an in-office (hybrid basis), collaborative team environment to provide engineering design support for physical design of Power Substations ranging in voltage levels from 34.5K to 500kV.

As a Principal Engineer, this individual will be expected to be skilled in all aspects of Physical Substation design and able to thoroughly evaluate Physical design project packages for adherence to standards and for constructability of design. Familiarity with Bentley Micro Station and/or Autodesk Inventor would be considered a plus. Proficiency in verbal and written communication is required. Registration as a licensed Professional Engineer would be considered a plus.

Education/Experience:

  • A BSEE or BSME from an ABET accredited University (required)
  • 12 - 20 years of experience working in the power utility industry

Responsibilities:

  • Perform Physical Substation design with a high degree of accuracy (Quality)
  • Work well as a team member as well as individually
  • Use Micro Station to create the assigned deliverables
  • Interact with the Customer and meet their schedule and budgeting requirements
  • Mentor junior Engineers/Designers
  • Review work of other team members
  • Perform work safely.

This opportunity is for a hybrid work environment (home and office) and requires residing in the Knoxville, TN area.

At this time, Mesa cannot transfer nor sponsor a work visa for this position.

If you meet the requirements for this fast-paced, rewarding career opportunity, please apply.

Notice to External Search Firms: Mesa Associates, Inc. and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be obligated to pay a placement fee for unsolicited resumes. Mesa Associates, Inc. Talent Acquisition engages with approved search firms directly for specific hiring needs.

Qualifications Education

Preferred

Bachelors

Bachelors

Experience

Required 12 years

A minimum of 12 years of applicable experience is required.

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

Prof Engineering (PE)

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