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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.\nLooking 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? Mesa presently has an opportunity for a Substation Physical Technologist. This role provides an excellent opportunity to excel with innovative ideas and creative problem solving.\nMesa is seeking a Bachelor of Science degreed individual who desires a career in the rapidly growing and exciting Power Industry to serve as a Substation Physical Technologist. This particular opportunity is in Power Substation Physical Design and includes working closely with a Team of experienced individuals to develop solid skills relevant to design of our Nation's Power Grid. Ideally, the successful candidate will have experience in the field of Power Substation Engineering Design within the US Power industry. However, transferable experience from similar industries would be considered. Entry-level applicants may also apply. A BS-degree is required, and this is not a remote work opportunity (in-office required).\nThe successful candidate will work in an in-office (hybrid basis), collaborative team environment to provide design support for physical design of Power Substations ranging in voltage levels from 34.5K to 500kV. 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