Associate Engineering Manager Jobs in Chattanooga, TN

PDS 2 / Power Delivery Substation

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Mesa Associates, Inc. is seeking an experienced P&C Engineering Manager with substation design expertise to join our Power Delivery team to support TVA. This role is ideal for a driven leader who understands the technical and operational demands of utility substation projects and can confidently guide a team through a project.

You will lead small- to large-scale power delivery design projects, ensuring safety, quality, budget, and schedule objectives are consistently achieved while maintaining exceptional client satisfaction. You will play a central role in delivering successful outcomes across a portfolio of substation projects.

What We’re Looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Professional Engineering License.
• Minimum 8 years of design and/or project team leadership experience
• Demonstrated experience managing power utility substation design projects.
• Strong experience in managing a team, providing encouragement and mentoring as needed to help the team increase their knowledge.
• Strong working knowledge of power industry standards, practices, and processes.
• Ability to manage multiple projects or a program portfolio simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and project scheduling software.
• Working knowledge of corporate accounting practices and business operations.

Core Competencies:

• Strong leadership and decision-making abilities.
• Independent judgment with minimal supervision.
• Ability to interpret and apply scopes of work, technical criteria, and design requirements.
• Exceptional organizational and prioritization skills.
• Good mentoring skills.
• Ability to get along with various personality types.
• Professional presence and stakeholder management capability.
• Proven ability to manage emergent or fast-track projects.

What You’ll Do

• Project Leadership & Execution
  • Lead cross-functional engineering teams in the execution of TVA substation design projects.
  • Understand team skillsets, capabilities, and limitations and ensure resources are optimally placed on projects.
  • Demonstrate excellent communication and people skills.
  • Handle staff conflicts with a calm demeanor and by adhering to corporate procedures.
  • Possesses excellent recruiting skills.
  • Develop and manage key project planning documents, including:
    • Project Execution Plans
    • Project Initiation Documentation
    • Communication Plans
    • RFI logs
  • Drive accountability to scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives.
  • Ensure all Mesa business processes and procedures are followed.

• Schedule & Budget Management
  • Monitor and control project schedules and budgets.
  • Identify, document, and manage scope changes affecting cost and timeline.
  • Partner with project coordinators and controllers to forecast spending, accruals, and financial performance.
  • Support team in maintaining strong cost and schedule performance.

• Risk & Issue Management
  • Proactively identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies during proposal phase.
  • Track, assign, and resolve issues to minimize impact.
  • Maintain accurate and current project status reporting systems.
  • Have a quality mindset and encourage others within the department to do likewise.
  • Address department member concerns promptly and fairly.
• Technical & Client Coordination
  • Support design teams in resolving technical challenges.
  • Mentor less experience team members.
  • Ensure staff are trained on customer procedures and processes.
  • Coordinate design and construction activities to ensure efficient information flow.
  • Communicate effectively with internal teams, clients, and stakeholders across multiple programs.
  • Participate in client meetings and substation site visits while adhering to all safety requirements.

Work Environment & Requirements

• Being a trusted and valued partner to team members, fellow managers, clients, and Mesa.
• Willingness to attend meetings at substation sites and client facilities.
• Commitment to following all Mesa and client safety protocols.
• Ability to work effectively with remote and distributed teams.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Traveling as required to ensure all project requirements and deliverables are met.

What You’ll Earn

• 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

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