Substation Physical Group Lead
Mesa Associates, Inc. is a woman/minority-owned full service engineering, procurement, & construction management firm covering power, defense, aerospace, industrial, commercial and municipal entities. We specialize in power generation and delivery services including electrical high-voltage, substations, switchyard, transmission line, & distribution design. We have been in the top 10 of EC&M's Top 40 Electrical Design Firms since 2012. With over 1,000 associates, we are big enough to perform, but small enough to care!
Mesa seeks a motivated Substation Physical Group Lead to manage a physical design team working on projects for a client with a growing workload. Position requires approximately 70% project work and 30% management. Responsibilities include monitoring budget and schedule, assigning resources to a project, communication and collaboration with the client's project managers and project engineers, collaborating and mentoring with design team, collaborating and working with other design teams.
- Lead and mentor a team to complete physical substation design projects.
- Possess a thorough understanding of high voltage transmission substation outdoor equipment.
- Willing to learn the Client's standards and practices.
- Ability to identify, analyze, and solve technical problems related to substation design.
- Ability to work independently with direction, while not hesitating to ask questions when needed.
- Possess aptitude for developing a strong working relationship with Senior Management, Program Manager, Project Manager, Group Leads, and Design Staff.
- Possess aptitude for developing a strong working relationship with the Client.
- Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Possess willingness to develop, promote, and comply with Mesa quality requirements.
- Possess willingness to develop, promote, and comply with Mesa safety requirements.
- Possess working knowledge of computers and software such as AutoCAD, Microsoft Office Suite, and software used for specific technical applications within the group.
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
CAD
Intermediate
Preferred
Designer - Substation
Advanced
Behaviors
Required
Leader
Inspires teammates to follow them
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
Motivations
Preferred
Ability to Make an Impact
Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
Self-Starter
Inspired to perform without outside help
Growth Opportunities
Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
Education
Preferred
Bachelors or better in Electrical Engineering or related field.
Bachelors or better in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
Experience
Preferred
7-20 years:
Minimum of 7 years of experience in 69kV to 345kV physical substation design is required.
Preferred
Prof Engineering (PE)
Engineer in Training
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