Entry Level Electrical Engineer - Engineering Associate

Entry Level Electrical Engineer - Engineering Associate I

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. Mesa seeks an entry‑level Substation Protection & Control (P&C) Engineer 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.

• Recent graduate with a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering (ABET Accredited).
• Fast learner – You can pick up new concepts, standards, and software quickly.
• Self‑starter – You’ll get direction from senior engineers, but you’re comfortable hunting down answers on your own when the path isn’t obvious.
• Solid understanding of fundamentals – Ohm’s law, single‑phase systems, three‑phase power systems, and digital logic.
• Clear communicator – You feel comfortable reaching out to others with questions and can communicate professionally face‑to‑face, on the phone, and over e‑mail.
• Desire to pursue Professional Engineering licensure.

• Substation Protection & Controls concepts – How power system protection equipment (CTs, VTs, relays, etc.) is connected and used within substations.
• Design Software – AutoCAD/Micro Station, 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.

• Work on a team of drafters, designers, and engineers.
• Increase your knowledge under the mentorship of senior engineers.
• Create single‑line & three‑line diagrams.
• Develop panel layouts and control house layouts.
• Produce AC & DC schematics.
• Design wiring diagrams.
• Compile bill‑of‑materials and cable schedules.
• Coordinate with other engineering disciplines.
• Attend site visits to see implementation of designs.
• Perform peer‑review of designs.
• Progress to independent project ownership.

• 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/Café Plan
• Long Term Care Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Fitness Center Reimbursement
• Annual Performance Bonus
• 9/80 Work Schedule Option

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Engineering and Information Technology

Location:

Knoxville, TN | Salary: $70,000.00‑$