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Drafter I

Job in Chattanooga, Hamilton County, Tennessee, 37450, USA
Listing for: Mesa Associates, Inc.
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-08-07
Job specializations:
  • Energy/Power Generation
    Electrical Engineering, Engineering Design & Technologists
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 42000 - 52000 USD Yearly USD 42000.00 52000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

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

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

Knoxville
10604 Murdock Dr
Knoxville, TN 37932, USA

Knoxville
10604 Murdock Dr
Knoxville, TN 37932, USA

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

Mesa seeks an entry-level substation drafter that is looking to start their career in the electric power industry. This position is for our Power Delivery Substation group which supports various clients across the United States.

What We’re Looking for
  • Fast learner – You can pick up new concepts, standards, and software quickly.
  • Self-starter – You’ll get direction from senior engineers and designers, but you’re comfortable hunting down answers on your own when the path isn’t obvious.
  • Clear communicator – You feel comfortable reaching out to others with questions and can communicate professionally face-to-face, on the phone, and over email.
  • Location – Located within commuting distance of Chattanooga, TN or Knoxville, TN.
What You’ll Learn
  • Substation Protection & Controls concepts – How power system protection equipment (CTs, VTs, Relays, etc.) is connected and used within substations.
  • Design Software – Autodesk AutoCAD, Bluebeam Revu, Microsoft Excel, etc.
  • Project lifecycle – How a project moves from conception, through design, to completion.
  • Cross-disciplinary collaboration – Working alongside senior engineers, designers, project managers, and client personnel.
What You’ll Do
  • Work on a team of drafters, designers, and engineers
  • Produce complete engineering drawing packages based on directions from engineers and designers, including:
    • Single-line & three-line diagrams
    • Panel layouts and control house layouts
    • AC & DC schematics
    • Wiring diagrams
    • Bill-of-Materials and cable schedules
  • Work towards increasing your knowledge of client preferences and design standards
What You’ll Earn
  • 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
  • FSA and HSA Options
Qualifications Skills Behaviors Required
Team Player

Works well as a member of a group

Detail Oriented

Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Motivations Education Experience Preferred

This is an entry level role so no previous experience is required.

Licenses & Certifications

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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