Mesa Associates, Inc.

Electrical Engineering Intern

Knoxville, TN

Part-time

About This Job

PDS 4 / Power Delivery Substation

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

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Mesa seeks an Electrical Engineering Intern to be part of our Knoxville design team. Candidate must be highly motivated, have a questioning mindset, be safety conscious and possess exemplary communications skills. Substation P&C design principles will be taught and Mesa online training will be provided. This position involves working under the direct supervision of Mesa senior P&C design personnel.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

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Works under the direction of Mesa Senior/Principal Engineers, Designers and Engineering Managers.

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Applies basic knowledge of engineering principles and practices to design in the area of substation P&C.

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On a task basis, assist in the preparation and completion of discipline engineering designs and supporting documentation such as design criteria, calculations, drawings and specifications.

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Works closely with design team and other substation design disciplines on multi-discipline projects.

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Quickly become familiar with client and Mesa Policies and Business Unit procedures, complies with procedural requirements for document/deliverable generation.

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Must be willing to perform self-study in order to get up to speed learning substation P&C design principles.

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Not only performs quality work but also performs a self-check of his/her own work prior to submittal to senior Mesa designers/engineers.

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Capable of preparing drawings using AutoCAD.

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Manages personal task assignments.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

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Possess exemplary verbal and written communication skills.

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Possess good interpersonal skills to work effectively in a team environment.

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Possess working knowledge of computers and software such as AutoCAD and Microsoft Office Suite.

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Possess willingness to develop, promote and comply with Mesa safety requirements.

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Possess the ability to walk and climb stairs and/or ladders in an industrial environment without an inordinate amount of stress.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/CERTIFICATIONS:

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AutoCAD experience is preferred.

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Entry level engineering position requiring ongoing or completed coursework in BSEE degree from an accredited institution.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS:

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Normal office environment with occasional field trips to substation and/or power generating facilities.

Experience

Preferred* 0 to 2 years

Education

Preferred* Bachelors or better in Electrical Engineering

Behaviors

Required* Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

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Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Required* Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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