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Electrical Engineering Associate I

Mesa Brand
Knoxville, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 4/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/25/2026

GIG General / Generation Industrial and Government 

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

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We’ve got the power to energize your career and spark YOUR work/life balance through professional development and exceptional benefits.  Don’t delay, plug in today for an inclusive and meaningful career. Mesa Associates, Inc. is a woman/minority-owned full service engineering, procurement, & construction management firm covering power, defense, aerospace, industrial, commercial and municipal entities. We specialize in power generation and delivery services including electrical high-voltage, substations, switchyard, transmission line, & distribution design. We have been in the top 10 of EC&M's Top 40 Electrical Design Firms since 2012. With over 1,000 associates, we are big enough to perform, but small enough to care!

Mesa seeks an entry-level Electrical Engineering Associate I. The ideal candidate will have recently graduated with a BSEE in the power field of study. Candidate should expect to perform electrical design and analysis related to gas, fossil, and hydro power generation projects, as well as balance of plant electrical design for Industrial and government facilities. Industrial or utility experience is a plus. Renewables experience such as solar and BESS is a plus. AutoCAD/MicroStation experience is a plus.

Education/Experience/Licensure:

  • 4 Year BSEE from ABET accredited school of engineering 
  • EIT preferred

Responsibilities:

  • Support the engineering efforts on project design 
  • Prepare and/or check design drawings 
  • Develop and analyze electrical power system models
  • Work with drafters and designers on design drawings 
  • Participation in site visits, field walkdowns, or client meetings at client location may be required 
  • Strict adherence to electrical codes and standards

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