Substation Electrical Engineer
Listed on 2026-07-01
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineer
Substation Electrical Engineer
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Mesa seeks a Physical Substation Electrical Engineer in the South Plainfield, NJ area to assist with Substation Electrical/Physical design, including Conceptual Design, Calcs, and the development of General Arrangements for 4kV-500kV Substations/Switchyards, Equipment Plans, Elevations and Sections, Control House Layouts, Grounding analysis/design, Switchgear design, Conduit and Cable design, Creation of Bill of Materials utilizing AutoCAD/Micro Station drafting software. Hybrid schedule.
Responsibilities
- Work to protect and maintain a strong client relationship between Mesa and a local utility.
- Learn the local utility standards, processes, and design practices.
- Serve as a Quality Champion for Mesa and the design team and be part of Mesa's Continuous Quality Improvement initiatives.
- Foster strong customer relationships through communications and support.
- Desire/interest to cross-train in additional disciplines for professional growth.
- Attending scoping site visits as requested for projects.
- Able to obtain PE license in required states.
- Must be able to complete assignments within budget and schedule with a high degree of accuracy to provide quality deliverables.
- Must have willingness to work overtime as required for customers' needs.
- Mentor other designers/engineers in group to increase knowledge of physical substation design.
- May be designated to check/review other personnel work for accuracy/adherence to client/national standards.
- Independently evaluate, select, and apply engineering principles and practices relevant to the project requirements. Share updates with team and leads to continually improve communications and quality.
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Intermediate
PreferredAutodeskIntermediate
BehaviorsRequiredDetail OrientedCapable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
DedicatedDevoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
Team PlayerWorks well as a member of a group
LoyalShows firm and constant support to a cause
MotivationsRequiredGoal CompletionInspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
Self-StarterInspired to perform without outside help
PreferredEntrepreneurial SpiritInspired to perform well by an ability to drive new ventures within the business
EducationRequiredBachelors or better in Electrical Engineering or related field.
ExperienceRequired4-8 years:substation physical layout design experience
PreferredProf Engineering (PE)
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