Substation Protection & Control Engineering Associate I

Job overview

The Substation Protection & Control Engineering Associate I role is hybrid in Lakewood, CO, with the team working in the office twice per week. Annual compensation is $73,920.82–$92,557.52. The role supports Mesa Associates’ Power Delivery Substation engineering design team, whose projects serve electric utilities and renewable energy developments. This associate contributes to substation design projects by preparing engineering designs, calculations, drawings, and supporting documentation under senior engineering direction. The work helps deliver quality designs that meet client requirements, applicable standards, and project scope, schedule, and budget.

What you'll do

• Prepare engineering designs, calculations, specifications, reports, drawings, and supporting documentation
• coordinate with other disciplines
• adhere to project scope, schedule, and budget
• support quality assurance and construction issue resolution
• ensure deliverables meet NEC, IEEE, client, and applicable design requirements
• contribute to project execution and process improvement.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

substation engineering

protection and control

power delivery

engineering design

lakewood co

mesa associates

hybrid

69kv–500kv substations

autocad

electrical engineering

renewable energy

annual salary $73,920.82–$92,557.52

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid time off
• 10 annual holidays
• medical and dental insurance
• company-paid life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with matching
• tuition reimbursement
• fitness center reimbursement
• annual performance bonus
• 9/80 work schedule
• FSA and HSA options.

Why this role

Hybrid schedule with two office days per week; supports utility and renewable energy substation projects.

About the employer

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