Physical Substation Electrical Engineer

Company: Mesa Associates, Inc.
Location: Newark
Posted on: February 9, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description PDS 2 / 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. 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.

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