About Careertakes

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Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Overview

Confidential Client is seeking an entry-level Substation Physical Engineer to join their Power Delivery — Substation team supporting client projects across the U.S. This is an early-career, full-time opportunity based in Chickamauga, TN. You will work under senior engineers to learn substation physical design (foundations, grounding, equipment layouts, and cable routing) and gain hands-on experience with industry design software.

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What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering (ABET-accredited preferred)
• 0–2 years engineering experience; entry-level applicants encouraged
• Local candidate or able to commute to Chickamauga/Chattanooga or Knoxville, TN areas
• FE (Fundamentals of Engineering) passed is a plus, not required
• Fast learner who adopts standards and software quickly
• Self-starter who seeks answers independently and asks appropriate questions
• Clear, professional communicator in person, by phone, and by email

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What You’ll Learn

• Substation physical engineering fundamentals — foundations, grounding, cable routing, clearances, conductor sizing, equipment ratings
• Industry design software — Autodesk AutoCAD, Bentley MicroStation, Bluebeam Revu, Microsoft Excel
• Project lifecycle — from concept and design through delivery and closeout
• Cross-discipline coordination — Protection & Controls, Civil, Studies, and other engineering groups

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What You’ll Do

• Work on a team of drafters, designers, and engineers to produce substation physical designs
• Create equipment, structural, foundation, grounding, and cable routing plans and details
• Develop Bills of Materials (BOMs) and maintain drawing/documentation quality
• Complete client and internal QA checklists and participate in peer reviews
• Coordinate across disciplines and with project managers and client staff
• Grow toward independent project responsibility under mentor guidance

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Compensation & Benefits

• Estimated annual pay shown on the source listing (refer to client) — salary varies by location and experience
• Paid Time Off
• 10 paid holidays annually
• Group medical and dental insurance
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with matching contributions
• Section 125 / Cafeteria plan options
• Long-term care insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Fitness center reimbursement
• Annual performance bonus opportunity
• 9/80 work schedule option (where available)
• FSA and HSA options

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Additional Information

• This position is not open to unsolicited resumes from external search firms; Confidential Client engages approved search partners directly for specific hiring needs.
• Applicants will be asked to verify communications — be wary of fraudulent messages. Confidential Client will not request sensitive personal information (bank account details, SSN, etc.) via email.
• Equal Opportunity Employer — Confidential Client provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees consistent with applicable law.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.