Mesa Associates, Inc.

Title: Associate Project Scheduler II Location: Knoxville, Tennessee, 37932, United States Department: PRMGT2 - Hybrid Job Description: PDS General / 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. We’ve got the power to energize your career and spark YOUR work/life balance through professional development and exceptional benefits. Don’t delay, plug in today for an inclusive, meaningful career in power, distribution, transmission, engineering, design, technology, and innovation at Mesa Associates, Inc. Mesa Associates, Inc. is seeking a Project Scheduler to join our Project Support Office (PSO). This position reports directly to the Senior Project Scheduler and works closely with client project execution teams and internal Mesa stakeholders to support the successful delivery of power delivery and substation design projects. The Project Scheduler plays a critical role in developing, maintaining, and communicating project schedules to ensure alignment between Mesa, our clients, and all project stakeholders. This role requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Why Mesa? Mesa’s Project Management Organization (PMO) is known for delivering high-quality project support, improving performance, and driving measurable results for utility clients through strong processes, tools, and collaboration. At Mesa, you’ll be part of a team that is large enough to perform and small enough to care, where your contributions directly impact critical infrastructure projects across the country. Responsibilities - Develop, maintain, and monitor project schedules using Oracle Primavera P6 in accordance with client requirements and Mesa standards - Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and field teams to ensure accurate schedule updates and alignment with project deliverables - Assign resources and establish design target dates within client systems - Track new project intake and manage updates to existing projects, ensuring timely communication to stakeholders - Prepare and distribute schedule updates, lookahead reports, and performance metrics to clients and internal teams - Facilitate and/or attend internal and external meetings to review project status, risks, and schedule impacts - Identify, analyze, and communicate schedule risks, delays, and opportunities for improvement - Support project managers in monitoring schedule performance, including critical path analysis and variance identification - Maintain documentation for baseline schedules, revisions, and change approvals - Promote consistency in scheduling practices and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the PSO - Assist the PSO with other project coordination responsibilities as needed Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities - Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Oracle Primavera P6 (industry standard); Microsoft Project proficiency is not a substitute but may be used at times. - Strong understanding of scheduling principles, including Critical Path Method (CPM) - Ability to gather, analyze, and synthesize information from multiple sources into actionable schedules - Demonstrated organizational expertise and efficiency in managing competing priorities across various teams and projects - Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interface with clients and cross-functional teams - Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective working relationships - Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel for reporting and analysis - Ability to interpret client scheduling requirements and utility standards - Capacity to learn new software and systems quickly - Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and within a team environment - Commitment to safety and compliance with Mesa safety standards Work Environment & Requirements - Willingness to attend meetings at substation sites and client facilities, including occasional travel up to 10-15% to client locations - Commitment to following all Mesa and client safety protocols - Ability to work effectively with remote and distributed teams - Candidate must be within 1 hour of Knoxville, TN Additional Requirements - Willingness to travel to client sites as needed to support project alignment and execution - U.S. Citizenship is required (per 10 C.F.R. Part 810) - Mesa Associates is unable to sponsor or transfer work visas for this position 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. Qualifications Skills Required Scheduling Advanced Behaviors Required Dedicated : Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity Team Player : Works well as a member of a group Detail Oriented : Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well Education Required Bachelors or better in Business Administration or related field. Experience Required Knowledge of cost and resource loading in P6 Ability to build and maintain a Master Portfolio or Program of project schedules Experience creating and managing project schedules in P6 Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain project schedules and provide analytical reporting Experience in power utility projects, particularly substation design 3 years: Project scheduling or coordination experience supporting engineering, design, or utility infrastructure projects Licenses & Certifications Preferred PMI-SP 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.

Title: Senior Engineer Location: Knoxville, Tennessee, 37932, United States Department: ENG4 Requisition Number: SENIO003645 Full-Time Hybrid Job Description: 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 is seeking an experienced engineer for a position in Power Substation Physical Design. The successful candidate shall have extensive experience in the field of Power Substation Engineering Design within the US Power industry. A BSEE or BSME from an ABET accredited University is required. The successful candidate will work in an in-office (hybrid basis), collaborative team environment to provide engineering design support for physical design of Power Substations ranging in voltage levels from 34.5K to 500kV. As a Senior Engineer, this individual will be expected to be skilled in all aspects of Physical Substation design and able to thoroughly evaluate Physical design project packages for adherence to standards and for constructability of design. Familiarity with Autodesk AutoCAD and Inventor would be considered a plus. Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders at all levels is required. Education/Experience: - A BSEE or BSME from an ABET accredited University (required) - 8 - 12 years of experience working in the power utility industry Responsibilities: - Perform Physical Substation design with a high degree of accuracy (Quality) - Work well as a team member as well as individually - Use MicroStation to create the assigned deliverables - Interact with the Customer and meet their schedule and budgeting requirements - Mentor junior Engineers/Designers - Review work of other team members - Perform work safely. This opportunity is for a hybrid work environment (home and office) and requires residing in the Knoxville, TN area. At this time, Mesa cannot transfer nor sponsor a work visa for this position. 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. Qualifications Behaviors Required Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well Education Required Bachelors or better in Electrical Engineering or related field. Bachelors or better in Mechanical Engineering or related field. Experience Required 8-12 years: 8 to 12 years Licenses & Certifications Required: Prof Engineering (PE)

• Lead design projects and oversee work of junior designers • Apply National Electrical Code (NFPA 70) to design requirements • Work in a fast-paced office environment

• Review existing deliverables (Power BI dashboards, workflows, templates, project controls tools) • Identify repeatable patterns and opportunities for standardization or productization • Document current-state vs potential future-state solutions • Identify industries and clients utilizing similar tools (utilities, engineering consulting, etc.) • Analyze competitors offering SaaS/SaaP or workflow-based solutions • Evaluate market demand and potential adoption barriers • Work with internal SMEs (data/dev/BI resources) to validate technical feasibility • Evaluate whether solutions should remain within MS365 ecosystem or move toward standalone platform • Develop high-level cost, effort, and scalability estimates • Produce structured reports, dashboards, and presentations summarizing findings • Present recommendations to leadership on product viability • Support development of go/no-go decision materials

• Work with mechanical engineering team to deliver projects of varying complexity • Perform as lead Responsible Engineer on a variety of projects • Perform tasks related to high energy piping, including stress analysis and root cause analysis • Develop design models using AutoCAD, Inventor, Solidworks, Revit • Review drawing packages and prepare P&IDs, equipment layout, piping plans • Perform walkdowns and collect field information

• Work with other members of the mechanical engineering team to deliver projects • Design of additions and modifications to power generation facilities related to mechanical systems • Perform tasks related to high energy piping such as pipe stress analysis, model fluid systems, material selection • Develop weld procedures, and perform root cause analysis for high energy piping failures • Development and presentation of detailed design models utilizing AutoCAD Plant 3D, Inventor, Solidworks, Revit and/or Navisworks • Review drawing package preparation and review - AutoCAD, Plant 3D, and MicroStation • Perform walkdowns and collect detailed field information related to site configuration • Provide direction and mentoring of other design members and drafters.

Role Description Mesa Associates, Inc. is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to work with other members of the mechanical engineering team to deliver projects of varying complexity and size to our power generation clients. - Work in a team environment alongside engineers, drafters, and other design members as well as other discipline teams. - Daily tasks will include the design of additions and modifications to power generation facilities related to mechanical systems including: - Perform as lead Responsible Engineer on a variety of projects. - Perform tasks related to high energy piping such as pipe stress analysis, model fluid systems, material selection, develop weld procedures, and perform root cause analysis for our customers on high energy piping failures. - Development and presentation of detailed design models utilizing AutoCAD Plant 3D, Inventor, Solidworks, Revit and/or Navisworks. - Review drawing package preparation and review - AutoCAD, Plant 3D, and MicroStation. - Development and modification of Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), equipment layout, piping plans/details, pipe support details, piping isometrics, and bills of materials. - Laser scanning technology – Plant 3D, Navisworks, and Recap. - Perform walkdowns and collect detailed field information related to site configuration, collection of existing equipment data, and completion of onsite laser scans. - Perform peer checking of packages developed by other design team members. - Provide direction and mentoring of other design members and drafters. - Note that the actual projects assigned are based on the needs of the company and may cover a variety of sources from hydro, industrial, government, etc. Qualifications - Well organized and self-motivated to complete tasks within agreed schedules. - Creative thinkers with the ability to judge between alternate solutions to provide the optimal solution. - Available to work overtime as necessary to meet project schedules and commitments. - Available to travel out of town for project meetings and site visits. - Safety consciousness and will strictly adhere to company and client safety standards. - Background in Power Generation, Pulp and Paper, or Chemical processes. Requirements - Required BSME and PE license (TN, GA, AL preferred). - Preferred - Minimum of eight (8) years of progressive experience in piping and plant design. - Required – Pipe stress analysis experience using AutoPipe or Caesar pipe stress software. - Required - SME knowledge of pumps, valves, and heat exchangers. - Preferred – knowledge of welding and weld repairs. - Required - Working knowledge of applicable industry codes and standards including but not limited to ASME B31.1, ASME B31.3, NFPA, ANSI and API. Location and Travel - Travel to support projects is required. Typically, travel is less than 10% overnight but is determined by the needs of the company. - Location – Remote in southeast; Atlanta, Birmingham, Chattanooga, Memphis, Nashville, Huntsville.

• Manage electrical substation projects throughout their design lifecycle. • Conduct meetings with project stakeholders and manage action items. • Communicate project milestone requirements with key stakeholders. • Attend customer job walks and provide technical support. • Identify project risks and create a project risk register. • Communicate all project changes in a timely manner.

• Responsible for the design of deliverables associated with high voltage substation design projects • Complete assignments within budget and schedule with a high degree of accuracy • Works under the direction of a Substation Engineering Group Lead • Utilize AutoCAD based design standards • Perform technical preparation of deliverables and other project documents • Ensure deliverables comply with IEEE and/or client standards and meet applicable design requirements

• Applies basic knowledge of engineering principles and practices to design in the area of specialty • Work closely with the design team and other disciplines on multi-disciplinary projects • Familiar with Mesa Policies and Business Unit procedures, complies with procedural requirements for document/deliverable generation • Performs technical and coordination checking/ review of deliverables and other project documents • Ensures deliverables comply with Business Unit procedures and meet applicable design requirements • Capable of preparing calculations using engineering formulas and skills, or application specific software • Manages personal task assignments and adheres to project scope, schedule, and budget on all assigned tasks • Assists in resolving construction issues, supporting design staff to resolve problems and concerns