Substation Physical Engineering Associate II

Job overview

The Substation Physical Engineering Associate II role is onsite near Pensacola, Florida, within commuting distance as required by the team. Compensation is not specified. The position supports Mesa Associates’ Power Delivery Substation group, which serves clients across the United States. The role develops and reviews physical substation designs and studies, coordinating with other engineering disciplines to deliver compliant project packages. It contributes to project quality and delivery through technical analysis, documentation, design coordination, and process improvements, with mentorship from senior engineers and opportunities to guide junior team members.

What you'll do

• Create and review equipment, structural, foundation, grounding, and cable-routing plans and details
• perform and review lightning and grounding studies
• develop bills of materials and conductor-sizing calculations
• coordinate with Protection & Controls, Civil, Studies, and other disciplines
• review drawings, specifications, and calculations for inconsistencies
• research standards and vendor data
• document corrective actions
• contribute to internal tools and knowledge resources
• ensure deliverables meet codes, client requirements, and internal quality procedures.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

substation physical engineering associate ii

mesa associates

pensacola fl area

power delivery substation

substation design

grounding studies

lightning studies

autocad

bentley microstation

bluebeam revu

3+ years experience

bachelor’s degree required

periodic travel

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

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

Why this role

The posting describes periodic client-site travel, typically one or two single-night trips per month, and travel to Mesa’s Chattanooga and Knoxville offices multiple times a year.

About the employer

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