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Transmission Line Engineering Manager

Mesa Brand
Chattanooga, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 4/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/14/2026

PDT - TL1A / Power Delivery Transmission & Distribution

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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 Engineering Manager that will play a key in aligning engineering activities for value creation, regulatory and code compliance, and achieving long-term client goals. Operating at the tactical and assisting with the operational levels, this position influences planning, budgeting, and organizational development.

What We’re Looking for

    • Expert technical proficiency in transmission and distribution systems, standards, and
      tools.
    • Budgeting and resource management across teams.
    • Team coordination and excellent leadership skills.
    • Attention to detail in design reviews and field support.
    • Safety awareness and regulatory compliance understanding.
    • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office programs.
    • Excellent communication, teamwork skills, and ability to work with others.
    • Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
    • Knowledge of transmission and distribution project processes.
    • Ability to identify quality issues.
    • Stakeholder engagement with contractors and internal partners

    What You’ll Do

    • Oversee multiple engineering teams or a full department responsible for planning, designing, and executing transmission and distribution infrastructure projects.
    • Align engineering efforts with organizational goals, regulatory mandates, and long term client success.
    • Manage project budgets, staffing, and performance evaluations, ensuring efficient use of resources.
    • Lead initiatives focused on grid modernization, system resilience, and integration of new technologies.
    • Collaborate with operations, planning, construction, and executive teams to ensure engineering solutions support business needs.
    • Develop and enforce engineering standards, processes, and quality assurance protocols across the department.

    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

     

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