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Mesa Associates Inc.

Senior P&C Engineer

Newark, DE · On-site

$103K - $141K/yr

PDS 12 / Power Delivery Substation This position is not eligible for recruiting or sourcing by ... Managers with generation of scope document, budget, and schedules. * Preferred but not required ...

Mesa Accosiates

Senior P&C Engineer

Newark, DE · On-site

$103K - $141K/yr

PDS 12 / Power Delivery Substation This position is not eligible for recruiting or sourcing by ... Managers with generation of scope document, budget, and schedules. * Preferred but not required ...

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As of Sep 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for substation manager in Delaware is $104,911.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $63,394.00 and $145,102.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Substation Manager oversees the operation, maintenance, and safety of electrical substations, ensuring reliable power distribution. They manage teams of technicians, coordinate repairs, enforce safety protocols, and optimize system performance. Their role involves troubleshooting electrical issues, maintaining compliance with regulations, and working with utility companies or organizations to ensure uninterrupted power supply. Strong technical knowledge and leadership skills are essential for success in this position.

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Senior P&C Engineer

Newark, DE • On-site

Mesa Associates Inc.
Engineering Professional Services • 501 - 1,000 employees
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$103K - $141K/yr

Full-time

Posted 24 days ago

Job description

PDS 12 / 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.

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Mesa's Newark, DE location seeks a Senior Protection Substation Engineer to lead our teams in producing deliverables associated with substation P&C design projects. This will include single line diagrams, three line diagrams, panel layouts, AC & DC schematics, equipment and switchboard wiring diagrams, bill of material, vendor drawings, and logic diagrams using AutoCAD and Bluebeam design software. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who is very comfortable reviewing and approving Substation Protection and Control packages with a proven track record.

We strongly prefer an Electrical Engineer with an emphasis on substation protective relaying. This position will be responsible for the design and engineering for substation relay replacements/retrofits and new installations. This position will also require responsibilities such as training, mentoring, and budget/schedule monitoring. 

Desired experience includes:

  • Serve as a Quality champion for Mesa and the design team and be part of Mesa’s Continuous Quality Improvement initiatives.
  • Must be able to complete assignments within budget, on time per the schedule requirements, and with high quality to meet Mesa and client expectations. 
  • Foster strong customer relationships through communications and support.
  • Communicate with multiple disciplines to ensure continuity of complete design.
  • Assist Project Managers with generation of scope document, budget, and schedules. 
  • Preferred but not required experience in relay settings and calculations for bus, transformer, motor, feeder, and bus protection schemes with a focus on SEL, Beckwith, Basler and GE relays.
  • Designing, reviewing, and approving drawings, including one-line diagrams, AC/DC schematics and wiring diagrams.
  • Perform protective device coordination. 
  • Writing test and checkout procedures.
  • Writing start-up and cut-in procedures. 
  • Specifying equipment such as protective relays, major power equipment, CT/PTs, etc.
  • Ability to interpret and apply IEEE standards along with client standards.
  • Ability to mentor and train entry to mid-level protection engineers and designers.
  • Site walkdowns to support the design and construction phases of the project. 
  • P.E. is required.
  • PMP are strongly preferred. 

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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