Entry Level Electrical Engineer - Engineering Associate

Entry Level Electrical Engineer - Engineering Associate I

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

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 email.
• 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.
• Develop panel layouts and control house layouts.
• 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
• 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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• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well.
• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group.
• Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals.
• Work-Life Balance: Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work.
• Job Security: Inspired to perform well by the knowledge that your job is safe.
• Bachelor’s or better in Electrical Engineering.

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