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Salary
≈ $83k – $156k per year (Estimated)
Location
Hybrid (Knoxville, United States)
Seniority
Senior · 6+ years exp
Visa
No sponsorship (stated in the posting)
Employment
Full-Time

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 22, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 19, 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.

PDS4 - Power Delivery Substation

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

Disclaimer: Be cautious and only respond to emails from our “mesainc.com” domain. We will never ask for sensitive information, such as bank account details, SSN, etc., via email. If you receive any communication asking for such information, it is not from Mesa. For any concerns, or to verify the authenticity of a message, please contact us through our official channels.

Looking for a place to increase your skills and be a difference maker? … a career to be passionate about while enjoying great benefits and pay within a family-based culture. 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 meaningful career in power engineering design at Mesa Associates, Inc.

Mesa is seeking an experienced (6 to 12 years) BSEE or BSME for a position in Power Substation Physical Design. The successful candidate shall have extensive experience in the field of Power Substation Engineering Design within the US Power industry. A BSEE or BSME from an ABET accredited University is required. The successful candidate will work in an in-office (hybrid basis), collaborative team environment to provide engineering design support for physical design of Power Substations ranging in voltage levels from 34.5K to 500kV. As a Senior Engineer, this individual will be expected to be skilled in all aspects of Physical Substation design and able to thoroughly evaluate Physical design project packages for adherence to standards and for constructability of design. Familiarity with AutoCAD and/or Autodesk Inventor would be considered a plus. Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders at all levels is required. Registration as a licensed Professional Engineer is not required but would be considered a plus.

Education/Experience:

  • A BSEE or BSME from an ABET accredited University (required)
  • 6 - 12 years of experience working in the power utility industry

Responsibilities:

  • Perform Physical Substation design with a high degree of accuracy (Quality)
  • Work well as a team member as well as individually
  • Use AutoCAD to create the assigned deliverables
  • Interact with the Customer and meet their schedule and budgeting requirements
  • Mentor junior Engineers/Designers
  • Review work of other team members
  • Perform work safely.

This opportunity is for a hybrid work environment (home and office) and requires residing in the Knoxville, TN area.

At this time, Mesa cannot transfer nor sponsor a work visa for this position.

If you meet the requirements for this fast-paced, rewarding career opportunity, please apply.

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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