Physical Substation Electrical Engineer

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

Mesa seeks an Engineer for our Power Delivery Substation group with the following skills, knowledge, and abilities:

• Possess an understanding of high voltage transmission substation outdoor equipment, as well as be willing to learn the Client’s standards and practices.
• Ability to identify, analyze, and solve technical problems related to substation design.
• Ability to work independently with direction, while not hesitating to ask questions when needed.
• Possess aptitude for developing a strong working relationship with Senior Management, Program Manager, Project Manager, Group Leads, and design staff.
• Possess aptitude for developing a strong working relationship with the Client.
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Possess willingness to develop, promote, and comply with Mesa quality requirements.
• Possess willingness to develop, promote, and comply with Mesa safety requirements.
• Possess working knowledge of computers and software such as AutoCAD, Microsoft Office Suite, and software used for specific technical applications within the group.

Education/Experience/Licensure:

• Bachelor of Science in Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering, or related, from an ABET accredited college or university is required.
• Minimum of 3 years of progressively responsible experience in 69kV to 500kV substation physical design is required.
• Experience in plant switchyard physical design is desirable.
• EIT is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Work under the direction of the Physical Group Lead.
• Work with a team to complete substation physical design projects to meet client standards and practices.
• Maintain good quality and efficiency while developing deliverables such as: General Arrangements, Equipment Plans, Elevations, Sections, Control House Layouts, Grounding analysis/design, Switchgear design, Conduit and Cable design, Creation of Bills of Material, etc., utilizing AutoCAD.
• Foster strong customer relationships through communications and support.
• Estimate and assist in the preparation of bid packages.
• Attend scoping meetings as requested for projects.
• Complete assignments within budget and schedule with a high degree of accuracy to provide quality deliverables.
• Mentor other designers/engineers in group to increase knowledge of physical substation design.
• Check/review other personnel work for accuracy and adherence to client/ 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.
• Promote a strong safety culture within the team and advocate the incorporation of safe work practices into all activities.
• Work with the Physical Group Lead and Program Manager to identify potential areas of engineering process and/or procedure improvements.

Benefits:

• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay – 10 Annually
• Group Medical/Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance (Company Paid)
• 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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