Associate Substation Protection and Controls Technologist II

Job overview

The Associate Substation Protection and Controls Technologist II role is onsite, with the posting requiring commuting distance to Knoxville, TN, or Chattanooga, TN. Compensation is not specified. Mesa Associates’ Power Delivery Substation group supports clients across the United States. The technologist develops and reviews substation protection and controls design deliverables, identifies drawing and specification inconsistencies, and documents corrective actions. The role contributes to reliable project delivery by working with drafters, designers, and engineers and meeting code, client, and internal quality requirements.

What you'll do

• Create and review single-line and three-line diagrams, panel layouts, AC/DC schematics, wiring diagrams, battery-size calculations, and bills of materials
• examine drawings, specifications, and calculations for inconsistencies
• research standards and vendor data
• document corrective actions
• identify process bottlenecks and develop internal tools
• ensure deliverables meet code, client requirements, and internal quality procedures
• work with drafters, designers, and engineers
• learn under senior-engineer mentorship.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

mesa associates

knoxville tn

chattanooga tn

power delivery substation

substation design

protection and controls

autocad

bluebeam revu

electrical schematics

transmission substations

client-site visits

9/80 schedule option

engineering technology degree

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid time off, holiday pay, medical and dental insurance, company-paid life and disability insurance, 401(k) with matching, long-term care insurance, tuition reimbursement, fitness center reimbursement, annual performance bonus, 9/80 schedule option, and FSA/HSA options.

Why this role

Requires an associate or bachelor’s degree in Engineering Technology and 3+ years of transmission substation protection and controls design experience. Periodic client-site travel is typically 1–2 single-night trips per month. A 9/80 schedule option is listed.

About the employer

Mesa Associates, Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.