Substation Electrical Engineer

Description PDS 2 / Power Delivery Substation 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. 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, distribution, transmission, engineering, design, technology, or innovation at Mesa Associates, Inc. Mesa seeks a Physical Substation Electrical Engineer in the South Plainfield, NJ area to assist with Substation Electrical/Physical design, including Conceptual Design, Calcs, and the development of General Arrangements for 4kV-500kV Substations/Switchyards, Equipment Plans, Elevations and Sections, Control House Layouts, Grounding analysis/design, Switchgear design, Conduit and Cable design, Creation of Bill of Materials utilizing AutoCAD/MicroStation drafting software. Hybrid schedule. Responsibilities Work to protect and maintain a strong client relationship between Mesa and a local utility. Learn the local utility standards, processes, and design practices. Serve as a Quality Champion for Mesa and the design team and be part of Mesa’s Continuous Quality Improvement initiatives. Foster strong customer relationships through communications and support. Desire/interest to cross-train in additional disciplines for professional growth. Attending scoping site visits as requested for projects. Able to obtain PE license in required states. Must be able to complete assignments within budget and schedule with a high degree of accuracy to provide quality deliverables. Must have willingness to work overtime as required for customers’ needs. Mentor other designers/engineers in group to increase knowledge of physical substation design. May be designated to check/review other personnel work for accuracy/adherence to client/national standards. Independently evaluate, select, and apply engineering principles and practices relevant to the project requirements. Share updates with team and leads to continually improve communications and quality. 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. Qualifications Skills Required Microstation Intermediate Preferred Autodesk Intermediate Behaviors Required Detail Oriented : Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well Dedicated : Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity Team Player : Works well as a member of a group Loyal : Shows firm and constant support to a cause : Motivations Required Goal Completion : Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks Self-Starter : Inspired to perform without outside help Preferred Entrepreneurial Spirit : Inspired to perform well by an ability to drive new ventures within the business : Education Required Bachelors or better in Electrical Engineering or related field. Experience Required 4-8 years: substation physical layout design experience Licenses & Certifications Preferred Prof Engineering (PE)