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Physical Engineering Supervisor I
Mesa Associates, Inc.Knoxville, TN🇺🇸United StatesPosted 13 Aug 2026
Quick Overview
Salary
$88.6k - $100.8k/yr
Work Type
On Site
Level
Mid Senior
Job Description
PDS 10 / 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.
Responsibilities
Expectations
Qualifications
Benefits
Annual Salary Range
$88,590.00 - $100,800.00
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.
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.
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.
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.
Responsibilities
- Works with program managers, project managers, and engineering manager to ensure resources are optimally place on projects.
- Works with project managers to identify methods to improve project execution, work processes, and procedures to continually improve quality, productivity, and efficiency.
- Proactively supervises staff by coordinating design tasks with project managers, project engineers, and project leads.
- Ensures staff stay on task and perform duties within allotted timeframes.
- Performs technical oversight and coordinates checking/reviews of deliverables and other project documents.
- Responsible for the development and training of engineers, designers, and drafters within the group.
- Conduct's group meetings with staff as needed to communicate department and company objectives.
- Approves timesheets and authorizes overtime and vacation. May also approve expense reports.
Expectations
- Maintains a collaborative environment within the group, ensuring all team members are contributing to the group's success.
- Demonstrates excellent communication and leadership skills.
- Good interpersonal skills, able to build relationships and select team members for specific projects based on skill sets of individual staff members.
- Is well organized and is well-versed in the design capabilities/limitations of all design team members with the group.
- Creates an environment conducive to efficient workflow.
- Shows initiative by taking on additional work responsibilities when the department or group is overloaded.
- Establishes, promotes, and assures quality on all projects and work performed by the group.
- Promotes a strong safety culture within the group and ensures staff incorporates safe work practices into all activities.
- Candidate must be willing and able to report to office in either Knoxville, Chattanooga, or Lakewood twice a week.
Qualifications
- 4+ years experience in the substation/utility industry, with at least 2+ in substation physical design.
- Minimum bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field.
- Previous management experience is preferred, but not required.
- FE certification in highly desirable, ability and will to attain PE is required.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Holiday Pay - 10 Days 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 Option
- FSA and HSA Options
Annual Salary Range
$88,590.00 - $100,800.00
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.
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.
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.
Skills
SAFe
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