PDS 8 / Power Delivery Substation This position is not eligible for recruiting or sourcing by outside parties.

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Be cautious and only respond to emails from our "mesainc.com" domain. We will never ask for sensitive information, such as bank account details, SSN, etc., via email. If you receive any communication asking for such information, it is not from Mesa. For any concerns, or to verify the authenticity of a message, please contact us through our official channels. Mesa seeks a mid-level Substation Physical Engineer located near Pensacola, FL that is looking to further their career in the electric power industry. This position is for our Power Delivery Substation group which supports various clients across the United States. What We're Looking For Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, or civil engineering (ABET Accredited). 3+ Years of transmission substation physical design experience in the electric utility industry for voltage ranges spanning from 12kV to 230kV. Location

• Located within commuting distance of Pensacola, FL due to team requirements. FE Certification preferred
• Desire to pursue Professional Engineering licensure. Fast learner
• You can pick up new concepts, standards, and software quickly. Understanding of substation physical fundamentals
• Foundations, grounding, cable routing, equipment power ratings, clearances, and conductor sizing. Design software proficiency
• Utilizes AutoCAD and Bentley MicroStation to develop designs and can provide design markups using Bluebeam Revu. Grounding study experience preferred, not required
• Working knowledge of WinIGS, CDEGS, or ETAP for grounding and lightning analysis. 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. Travel availability
• Willing to travel to client sites for periodic site visits, typically 1-2 single-night trips per month. Willing to travel to Mesa's Chattanooga, TN and Knoxville, TN offices multiple times a year for work and team events. What You'll Learn Project management
• The process for leading a project's design from concept to close-out; aiming for schedule and cost targets. Leadership
• Guiding junior engineers and designers on drafting standards, calculation methods, and best-practice workflows. Advanced studies
• Deepening your expertise in grounding, lightning, and short-circuit analysis on increasingly complex substation projects. Professional communication
• Presenting design rationale and progress updates to clients, senior management, and cross-functional teams. What You'll Do Work on a team of drafters, designers, and engineers. Increase your knowledge under the mentorship of senior engineers. Create and review equipment, structural, foundation, grounding, and cable routing plans and details for medium
• to large-scale projects.

Perform and review lightning and grounding studies, and develop Bills of Materials (BOMs) and conductor sizing calculations. Coordinate with Protection & Controls, Civil, Studies, and other engineering disciplines to keep designs aligned across packages. 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. What You'll Earn 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 FSA and HSA Options Notice to

External Search Firms :

Mesa Associates, Inc. and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be obligated to pay a placement fee for unsolicited resumes. Mesa Associates, Inc. Talent Acquisition engages with approved search firms directly for specific hiring needs. Experience Required 3 year(s): Transmission substation physical design experience in the electric utility industry for voltage ranges spanning from 12kV to 230kV. Education Required Bachelors or better in Engineering or related field Licenses & Certifications Preferred Engineer in

Training Behaviors Required Detail Oriented:

Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Motivations Required Self-Starter:

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