Substation P & C Design Engineering Associate

Job Category
: ENG2

Requisition Number
: SUBST
002832

• Posted :
  February 6, 2026
• Full-Time

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Newark, DE 19713, USA

PDS 2 / Power Delivery Substation

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

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Mesa seeks an electrical engineer with at least 3 years of experience doing substation P&C design in 69kV to 500kV substations.

The successful candidate will work with a team to complete substation P&C design projects to meet client standards and practices. They will be responsible for maintaining good quality and efficiency while developing deliverables such as:
One-Line Diagrams, AC & DC Schematics, Panel Layouts, Wiring Diagrams, Cable Lists, and Bills of Material. They must have a good understanding of how substation protection and control systems work as well as be willing to learn the client standards and practices.

• A minimum of a BS Degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited college or university is required.
• The position requires at least 2 years of substation P&C design experience.
• EIT is preferred.

• On a task basis, is responsible for preparation and completion of discipline engineering designs and supporting documentation such as calculations.
• Coordinates, prepares and checks calculations, specifications, reports, design details, plans, and drawings within assigned task areas.
• Helps supervise, schedule and check work of project team members as assigned.
• Interfaces with other disciplines on multi-discipline projects as required.
• Responsible for adhering to project scope, schedule and budget on all assigned projects.
• Performs other duties assigned by Principal Engineers or Project Manager.
• Establish, promote and assure quality on all project work.
• Work with Project Engineer or Engineering Lead to follow up on construction issues with field engineers to help resolve problems and concerns in a timely manner.
• Attend group meetings with staff as required.
• Incorporates safe work practices into all activities.
• Work with Project Engineer and team to assist with project execution, work processes, and procedures to help continually improve quality, productivity, and efficiency.
• Use good verbal and written communication skills with team members and clients.
• Use good interpersonal skills to build relationships with team members and clients.
• Possess knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Micro Station, and/or AutoCAD.

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.

• Intermediate CAD
• Detail Oriented:
  Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Dedicated:
  Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
• Loyal:
  Shows firm and constant support to a cause
• Self-Starter:
  Inspired to perform without outside help
• Flexibility:
  Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

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