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Mesa Associates Inc.

Owner's Engineer

Knoxville, TN · On-site +1

$73K - $98K/yr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

We prefer candidates that can dedicate an average of 20+ hours per week. * Being willing to work ... For fully remote workers, quarterly visits to the Knoxville office may be required depending on ...

Mesa Associates, Inc.

Owner's Engineer

Knoxville, TN · On-site +1

$73K - $98K/yr

We prefer candidates that can dedicate an average of 20+ hours per week. * Being willing to work ... For fully remote workers, quarterly visits to the Knoxville office may be required depending on ...

Mesa Associates Inc.

Owner's Engineer

Chattanooga, TN · On-site +1

$75K - $100K/yr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

We prefer candidates that can dedicate an average of 20+ hours per week. * Being willing to work ... For fully remote workers, quarterly visits to the Knoxville office may be required depending on ...

FullStack Labs

Senior AWS DevOps Engineer - Remote - USA

Nashville, TN · On-site +1

$125K - $161K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... Engineer to join our team. You'll work with one of our incredible product teams to build and ... Ability to consistently work 40 hours per week. What We Offer * Competitive Salary. * Paid Time Off ...

SpaceXAI

Network Engineer

Memphis, TN · Remote

Provisioning of network devices in corporate offices and POPs as per documented procedures ... Liaise with third parties, IT and remote office users to fix and resolve issues * Creation and ...

Humana

Cyber Security Engineer

Nashville, TN · On-site +1

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Become a part of our caring community (Remote in posted locations) We are seeking a hands-on ... per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on ...

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Humana

Cyber Security Engineer

Nashville, TN · On-site +1

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Become a part of our caring community (Remote in posted locations) We are seeking a hands-on ... per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on ...

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Humana

Cyber Security Engineer

Nashville, TN · On-site +1

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Become a part of our caring community (Remote in posted locations) We are seeking a hands-on ... per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on ...

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Aggreko

Senior Application Engineer

Nashville, TN · On-site +1

  • Medical

  • Life

From world-class events that last a few weeks to mining operations and remote communities who rely ... per the need of the business- 30% + Here's what you'll get: * Competitive salary * Annual bonus ...

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What is the difference between Remote Per Diem Engineer vs Remote Contract Engineer?

AspectRemote Per Diem EngineerRemote Contract Engineer
CredentialsEngineering degree, relevant certificationsEngineering degree, relevant certifications
Work EnvironmentOn-site or field-based, with per diem allowancesPrimarily remote, project-based
Employer UsageUsed by companies needing temporary, on-site engineering supportUsed by firms hiring for specific projects on a contract basis

Remote Per Diem Engineers typically work on-site with per diem allowances for expenses, focusing on short-term, location-specific projects. Remote Contract Engineers usually work remotely on project-based assignments, often with flexible durations. Both roles require similar credentials but differ mainly in work environment and employer usage.

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Owner's Engineer

Mesa Associates Inc.

Knoxville, TN • On-site, Remote

$73K - $98K/yr

Part-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 22 days ago

Job description

PDS5 / 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.

Mesa seeks an experienced  Owner's Engineer to act as a trusted technical representative and advocate for project owners throughout the lifecycle of electrical substation projects. In this role, you will be responsible for providing high-level technical oversight, ensuring outside engineering contractors deliver designs that meet strict utility standards, and safeguarding the owner’s best interests. You’ll also be responsible for checking and oversite of deliverables associated with substation Physical & P&C design projects. This is a part-time, long-term position.  

Job Responsibilities:

  • Review engineering deliverables, drawings, and calculations provided by outside engineering contractors to ensure compliance with project requirements, industry standards, and utility best practices.
  • Check/review junior personnel's work for accuracy/adherence to client and national standards
  • Perform/review project scoping activities
  • Prepare engineering labor cost estimates
  • Mentor junior engineers and designers
  • Advocate for the project owner during design reviews, factory acceptance testing, and construction/commissioning phases.
  • Ensure the constructability, reliability, and safety of substation physical layouts and protection schemes.
  • Interface clearly and effectively with owners, EPC contractors, vendors, and internal teams to maintain project schedules and quality control.
  • Be self-sufficient and proactive with a proven ability to work independently and manage deliverables in a remote setting.

      Education/Licensure:

      • A Bachelor’s degree in engineering from and ABET accredited university is preferred
      • Professional Engineer license is a plus but not required

      Experience:

      • 15+ years of progressive experience in high-voltage (HV) electric substation engineering is required
      • Experience working directly for a utility is a plus but not required
      • Familiarity with relay coordination, control schemes, single/three-line diagrams, and schematics, etc.
      • Familiarity with yard layouts, rigid/strain bus design, grounding, and lightning protection, etc.

      Work Schedule:

      • Mesa provides a very flexible schedule to all of our associates. This part time position will offer even greater flexibility.
      • We prefer candidates that can dedicate an average of 20+ hours per week.
      • Being willing to work additional hours to meet deadlines may occasionally be requested but is not expected to occur more than a few weeks per year.

      Location:

      • This position will report to our Knoxville, Tn office.
      • Reporting to the Knoxville office in a Hybrid schedule is preferred but not required.
      • Highly qualified candidates will be considered for fully remote work, but in the Southeast Region due to customer locality.
      • For fully remote workers, quarterly visits to the Knoxville office may be required depending on experience and performance.

      Benefits: 

      • Mesa provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes Health Insurance, 401k matching, PTO, Paid Holidays, fitness benefits, etc.

      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.

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