Physical Engineering Associate I

PDS 11 / Power Delivery Substation

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

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Mesa seeks a Physical Engineering Associate I for our Power Delivery Substation engineering design team based out of Lakewood, CO. The successful candidate has 1-2 years of experience in Physical substation design for 34.5kV to 500kV substations. They will work with a team to complete substation Physical design projects to meet client standards and practices. They will be responsible for maintaining good quality and efficiency while developing deliverables such as: General/Electrical Arrangement Plans, Equipment Plans/Layouts/Sections, Conduit & Cabling, Grounding & Lighting, etc.

Education/Experience/Licensure:

• A minimum of a BS Degree in Electrical Engineering, or related, from an ABET accredited college or university is required.
• Minimum of 1-2 years of progressively responsible experience in 34.5kV to 500kV substation Physical design is required.
• EIT is preferred.

Responsibilities

• On a task basis, is responsible for preparation and completion of discipline engineering designs and supporting documentation such as calculations.
• Prepares calculations, specifications, reports, design details, plans, and drawings within assigned task areas.
• Interfaces with other disciplines on multi-discipline projects as required.
• Responsible for adhering to project scope, schedule, and budget on all assigned projects.
• Establish, promote, and assure quality on all project work.
• Works under the direction of Senior Engineers, Professional Engineers (PEs) and Project Engineers
• Work with Engineering Supervisor or Engineering Manager to follow up on construction issues with field engineers to help resolve problems and concerns in a timely manner.
• Responsible for determining design approach and working with design team to prepare required design documents (e.g., drawings, specifications, calculations, etc.).
• Ensures deliverables comply with IEEE, RUS, and/or client standards and meet applicable design requirements.
• Attend group meetings with staff as required.
• Incorporate safe work practices into all activities.
• Work with Engineering Supervisor or Engineering Manager and team to assist with project execution, work processes, and procedures to help continually improve quality, productivity, and efficiency.
• Use strong verbal and written communication skills with team members and clients.
• Use interpersonal skills to build relationships with team members and clients.
• Possess knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office Suite and AutoCAD. 

The successful candidate will be required to report to our Lakewood, CO office on a hybrid basis. The entire team works in the office twice per week. 

Benefits:

• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay – 10 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
• FSA and HSA Options

Annual Salary Range

$73,920.82 - $92,557.52

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.

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