Mesa seeks a Physical (Outdoor) Substation Group Lead who will be responsible for overseeing the design of deliverables associated with substation physical/outdoor design projects. Assigned tasks will include managing a small team of engineers, designers, and/or drafters who are responsible for the creation of substation engineering packages utilizing MicroStation, AutoCAD, and Inventor. This position will report to the Program Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Manage a small team of individual contributors (2-5 team members).
• Manage assigned Physical projects to meet schedule & budget while producing high quality design products.
• The selected candidate will be responsible for producing all engineering deliverables with a high level of quality.
• Provide detailed checking (QA/QC) of all engineering deliverables.
• Ensure that Mesa's quality assurance plan is implemented and followed on all projects to ensure a base level of quality is maintained.
• Perform occasional site visits as needed. Normally less than 5% annually.
• Perform and oversee scoping of various proposed substation upgrades.
• Mentor all assigned direct reports. Teach lesser experienced employees the nuances of Substation Physical engineering and design.
• Coordinate design activities with other disciplines as required to establish a complete design package.
• Perform or check supporting calculations (Grounding, Lighting, AC/DC, and Lightning Protection)
• Assists project or program managers in estimating projects and developing scope of work for assigned projects.
• Identifies training needs for staff and budgets, plans, coordinates, and conducts training as required.
• Evaluates work performance of personnel and provides feedback to direct supervision.
• PE or ability to obtain PE within 2 years is a strong advantage but not required. The successful candidate may eventually PE stamp construction prints.

Location Requirements:

The selected candidate is expected to report to the Knoxville, TN office on a full time basis. Consideration will also be given to report to our Chattanooga, TN office with periodic travel to the Knoxville office. After the candidate has established a satisfactory work history, there will be an option for a hybrid in-office/remote work arrangement.

Experience

• 5 year(s): Applicable Substation Physical design experience.

Education

• Bachelors or better in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• Bachelors or better in Electrical Engineering Technology or related field
• Associates or better in Electrical Engineering or related field
• Bachelors or better in Electrical Engineering or related field

Licenses & Certifications

• Prof Engineering (PE)

Skills

• Autodesk
• CAD
• Microstation

Behaviors

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)