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Salary
$89k – $101k per year
Location
In office (Knoxville)
Seniority
Middle · 4+ years exp
Employment
Full-Time

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 13, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 22, 2026.

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Mesa Associates is a US multi-discipline engineering, procurement and construction management firm headquartered in Madison, Alabama, serving electric utilities, power generation, renewables, transmission and distribution and industrial clients. Established in 1988 by Shekhar and Ranjana Savant, it runs offices across the country, with large engineering teams in Knoxville and Chattanooga, Tennessee, and offers substation design, hydro engineering and control system automation. It hires substation physical and protection and control engineers, electrical, mechanical and civil engineers, project managers, assembly technicians and interns.

PDS 10 / Power Delivery Substation

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

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Responsibilities

  • Works with program managers, project managers, and engineering manager to ensure resources are optimally place on projects.
  • Works with project managers to identify methods to improve project execution, work processes, and procedures to continually improve quality, productivity, and efficiency.
  • Proactively supervises staff by coordinating design tasks with project managers, project engineers, and project leads.
  • Ensures staff stay on task and perform duties within allotted timeframes.
  • Performs technical oversight and coordinates checking/reviews of deliverables and other project documents.
  • Responsible for the development and training of engineers, designers, and drafters within the group.
  • Conduct’s group meetings with staff as needed to communicate department and company objectives.
  • Approves timesheets and authorizes overtime and vacation. May also approve expense reports.

Expectations

  • Maintains a collaborative environment within the group, ensuring all team members are contributing to the group’s success.
  • Demonstrates excellent communication and leadership skills.
  • Good interpersonal skills, able to build relationships and select team members for specific projects based on skill sets of individual staff members.
  • Is well organized and is well-versed in the design capabilities/limitations of all design team members with the group.
  • Creates an environment conducive to efficient workflow.
  • Shows initiative by taking on additional work responsibilities when the department or group is overloaded.
  • Establishes, promotes, and assures quality on all projects and work performed by the group.
  • Promotes a strong safety culture within the group and ensures staff incorporates safe work practices into all activities.
  • Candidate must be willing and able to report to office in either Knoxville, Chattanooga, or Lakewood twice a week.

Qualifications

  • 4+ years experience in substation/utility design, with at least 2+ in protection and controls design.
  • Minimum bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field.
  • Previous management experience is preferred, but not required.
  • Licensed professional engineer is highly preferred, but not required.

Benefits

  • 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
  • FSA and HSA Options

Annual Salary Range

$88,590.00 - $100,800.00

The expected compensation is a range determined by factors including but not limited to education, experience, and qualifications of the candidate, internal equity, work location, and hiring department’s fiscal resources.

Notice to External Search Firms: Mesa Associates, Inc. and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be obligated to pay a placement fee for unsolicited resumes. Mesa Associates, Inc. Talent Acquisition engages with approved search firms directly for specific hiring needs.

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