Mid Level Electrical Engineer - Engineering Associate II​/Engineering Specialist

Mid Level Electrical Engineer – Engineering Associate II / Engineering Specialist at Mesa Associates, Inc

PDS 8 / Power Delivery Substation

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

• Graduate with a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering (ABET Accredited).
• 3+ Years of transmission substation P&C design experience in the electric utility industry for voltage ranges spanning from 12kV to 230kV.
• Fast learner – You can pick up new concepts, standards, and software quickly.
• Understanding of protection fundamentals – CTs, VTs, differential protection, CB protection, line protection, etc.
• Design software proficiency – Utilizes AutoCAD to develop designs and can provide design markups using Bluebeam Revu.
• Independent problem‑solver – Can spot inconsistencies, trace root causes in drawings or specifications, and deliver well‑documented solutions with minimal supervision.
• Effective communicator – Comfortable presenting technical findings to leadership, clients, and cross‑functional teams.
• Desire to pursue Professional Engineering licensure.

• Project ownership – The process for leading a project’s design from concept to close‑out; aiming for schedule and cost targets.
• Leadership – Guiding junior engineers on drafting standards, calculation methods, and best‑practice workflows.
• Professional communication – Presenting design rationale and progress updates to clients, senior management, and cross‑functional teams.

• Work on a team of drafters, designers, and engineers.
• Increase your knowledge under the mentorship of senior engineers.
• Create and review single‑line/three‑line diagrams, panel layouts, AC/DC schematics, wiring diagrams, battery size calculations, and BoMs for medium‑to‑large projects.
• Examine drawings, specifications, and calculations to locate inconsistencies; research standards or vendor data; propose corrective actions with clear documentation—all with minimal supervision.
• Identify process bottlenecks, develop internal time‑saving tools, and contribute to Mesa’s internal knowledge base.
• Ensure all deliverables meet code, client requirements, and Mesa’s internal QA procedures.

• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay – 10 Days Annually
• Group Medical/Dental Insurance
• 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

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