Entry Level Electrical Engineer - Engineering Associate IJob Category : ENG1Requisition Number : ENTRY003516Posted : April 27, 2026Employment Type : Full-TimeLocation : Chattanooga, TN 37402; Knoxville, TN 37932Mesa seeks an entry‑level Substation Physical Engineer that is looking to start their career in the electric power industry. This position is part of the Power Delivery Substation group which supports various clients across the United States.What We're Looking ForRecent graduate with a bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, or civil engineering (ABET Accredited).Fast learner – able to pick up new concepts, standards, and software quickly.Self‑starter – comfortable hunting down answers on their own when direction is not obvious.Understanding of fundamentals – Ohm's law, single‑phase systems, three‑phase power systems, and digital logic.Clear communicator – professional face‑to‑face, phone, and email communication.Desire to pursue Professional Engineering licensure.What You'll LearnSubstation Physical concepts – fundamentals of foundation, grounding, and cable routing design, equipment power ratings, clearances, and conductor sizing.Design Software – AutoCAD, MicroStation, Bluebeam Revu, Microsoft Excel, etc.Project lifecycle – how a project moves from conception, through design, to completion.Cross‑disciplinary collaboration – coordinate with senior engineers, designers, project managers, and client personnel from groups such as Protection and Controls, Civil, Studies, etc.What You'll DoWork on a team of drafters, designers, and engineers.Increase knowledge under the mentorship of senior engineers.Create equipment, structural, foundation, grounding, and cable routing plans and details.Perform lightning and grounding studies.Coordinate with other engineering disciplines.Develop Bill of Materials (BOM).Maintain quality assurance standards by completing client and internal checklists.Perform peer‑review of designs.Progress to independent project ownership.What You'll EarnPaid Time OffHoliday Pay – 10 days annuallyLife Insurance (Company Paid)Disability Insurance (Company Paid)401(k) Retirement Savings plan401(k) Matching ContributionSection 125/Cafeteria PlanLong Term Care InsuranceTuition ReimbursementFitness Center ReimbursementAnnual Performance Bonus9/80 Work Schedule OptionEducationBachelor's or better in Civil Engineering.Bachelor's or better in Electrical Engineering.Bachelor's or better in Mechanical Engineering.Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.#J-18808-Ljbffr