Engineering Supervisor Jobs in Tennessee
Engineering Supervisor jobs in Tennessee are in strong demand, with consistent openings in manufacturing, automotive production, chemical processing, and infrastructure development at every level from newly promoted team lead to senior plant engineering supervisor. Nashville, Memphis, and Chattanooga are the primary hiring centers, where established employers such as Bridgestone Americas, Eastman Chemical, and Tennessee Valley Authority maintain large engineering operations that regularly recruit supervisors. The most sought-after specialties in Tennessee are process engineering, quality systems oversight, and industrial automation supervision. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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PDS 2 / Power Delivery Substation
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Mesa is looking for a P&C Engineering Supervisor II located in Chattanooga or Knoxville. This individual will manage and supervise a team of 5+ individuals of various experience and skill sets. Responsibilities include ensuring team members stay on task and perform duties within allotted timeframes with high levels of quality. Candidate will represent Mesa and the P&C team while in direct contact with our client, TVA. Successful candidates will proactively take on design and/or check responsibilities to meet workload demands and will train and mentor team members. PE license in highly desirable.
Responsibilities
- Works with program managers, project managers, and engineering manager to ensure resources are optimally place on projects.
- Works with project managers to identify methods to improve project execution, work processes, and procedures to continually improve quality, productivity, and efficiency.
- Proactively supervises staff by coordinating design tasks with project managers, project engineers, and project leads.
- Ensures staff stay on task and perform duties within allotted timeframes.
- Performs technical oversight and coordinates checking/reviews of deliverables and other project documents.
- Responsible for the development and training of engineers, designers, and drafters within the group.
- Conduct’s group meetings with staff as needed to communicate department and company objectives.
- Approves timesheets and authorizes overtime and vacation. May also approve expense reports.
Expectations
- Maintains a collaborative environment within the group, ensuring all team members are contributing to the group’s success.
- Demonstrates excellent communication and leadership skills.
- Good interpersonal skills, able to build relationships and select team members for specific projects based on skill sets of individual staff members.
- Is well organized and is well-versed in the design capabilities/limitations of all design team members with the group.
- Creates an environment conducive to efficient workflow.
- Shows initiative by taking on additional work responsibilities when the department or group is overloaded.
- Establishes, promotes, and assures quality on all projects and work performed by the group.
- Promotes a strong safety culture within the group and ensures staff incorporates safe work practices into all activities.
Qualifications
- 4+ years experience in substation/utility design, with at least 2+ in protection and controls design.
- Minimum bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field.
- Previous management experience is preferred, but not required.
- Licensed professional engineer is highly preferred, but not required.
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.
Experience
Required- 4 year(s): Experience in substation/utility design
Education
Required- Bachelors or better in Electrical Engineering
Licenses & Certifications
Preferred- Prof Engineering (PE)
Skills
Preferred- Engineering
- Collaboration
Behaviors
Required- Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them
- 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
Motivations
Required- Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
- Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
- Entrepreneurial Spirit: Inspired to perform well by an ability to drive new ventures within the business
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 (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
PDS 2 / 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 is looking for a P&C Engineering Supervisor II located in Chattanooga or Knoxville. This individual will manage and supervise a team of 5+ individuals of various experience and skill sets. Responsibilities include ensuring team members stay on task and perform duties within allotted timeframes with high levels of quality. Candidate will represent Mesa and the P&C team while in direct contact with our client, TVA. Successful candidates will proactively take on design and/or check responsibilities to meet workload demands and will train and mentor team members. PE license in highly desirable.
Responsibilities
- Works with program managers, project managers, and engineering manager to ensure resources are optimally place on projects.
- Works with project managers to identify methods to improve project execution, work processes, and procedures to continually improve quality, productivity, and efficiency.
- Proactively supervises staff by coordinating design tasks with project managers, project engineers, and project leads.
- Ensures staff stay on task and perform duties within allotted timeframes.
- Performs technical oversight and coordinates checking/reviews of deliverables and other project documents.
- Responsible for the development and training of engineers, designers, and drafters within the group.
- Conduct’s group meetings with staff as needed to communicate department and company objectives.
- Approves timesheets and authorizes overtime and vacation. May also approve expense reports.
Expectations
- Maintains a collaborative environment within the group, ensuring all team members are contributing to the group’s success.
- Demonstrates excellent communication and leadership skills.
- Good interpersonal skills, able to build relationships and select team members for specific projects based on skill sets of individual staff members.
- Is well organized and is well-versed in the design capabilities/limitations of all design team members with the group.
- Creates an environment conducive to efficient workflow.
- Shows initiative by taking on additional work responsibilities when the department or group is overloaded.
- Establishes, promotes, and assures quality on all projects and work performed by the group.
- Promotes a strong safety culture within the group and ensures staff incorporates safe work practices into all activities.
Qualifications
- 4+ years experience in substation/utility design, with at least 2+ in protection and controls design.
- Minimum bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field.
- Previous management experience is preferred, but not required.
- Licensed professional engineer is highly preferred, but not required.
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.
Experience
Required- 4 year(s): Experience in substation/utility design
Education
Required- Bachelors or better in Electrical Engineering
Licenses & Certifications
Preferred- Prof Engineering (PE)
Skills
Preferred- Engineering
- Collaboration
Behaviors
Required- Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them
- 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
Motivations
Required- Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
- Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
- Entrepreneurial Spirit: Inspired to perform well by an ability to drive new ventures within the business
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 (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
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What Tennessee Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in engineering supervisor jobs across Tennessee.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or a closely related technical field required
- Professional Engineer license issued or recognized by the Tennessee Board of Licensing Engineers preferred
- Five or more years of progressive engineering experience with demonstrated leadership responsibilities
- Hands-on knowledge of Tennessee manufacturing or industrial production environments
- Proficiency with CAD software, project management tools, and industry safety standards
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for cross-functional team coordination
Engineering Supervisor Jobs in Tennessee: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a engineering supervisor in Tennessee?
Most Tennessee engineering supervisor roles require a bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline followed by several years of hands-on engineering experience before moving into oversight. Earning a Professional Engineer license through the Tennessee Board of Licensing Engineers strengthens your candidacy considerably, particularly in civil, mechanical, and chemical fields. Many employers also look for demonstrated project leadership, so stepping up to lead engineer or project coordinator roles is a common path before the supervisory title.
Which companies hire engineering supervisors in Tennessee?
Employers hiring engineering supervisors in Tennessee right now include Mesa Associates, Hyatt, and Hilton, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Tennessee's deep concentration of automotive assembly plants, chemical manufacturers, and utilities means engineering supervisor demand remains steady across both urban centers and smaller industrial towns throughout the state.
Which Tennessee cities have the most engineering supervisor jobs?
Knoxville, Nashville, and Chattanooga have the most engineering supervisor openings in Tennessee right now. Nashville's rapid infrastructure growth and diverse manufacturing base drive volume there, while Memphis draws demand from its logistics and industrial corridors, and Chattanooga reflects steady output from automotive and advanced materials plants anchored by major production facilities in the region.
Are there remote engineering supervisor jobs in Tennessee?
Yes, but they're rare. Engineering supervisors in Tennessee typically oversee production floors, construction sites, or plant operations that require a daily physical presence, which limits remote arrangements significantly. About 100% of engineering supervisor openings tied to Tennessee are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those tend to involve program-level oversight, standards compliance review, or multi-site coordination rather than hands-on floor supervision.
How can I get hired as a engineering supervisor in Tennessee with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is landing a staff or associate engineer role at a Tennessee manufacturer or utility and building visible leadership credits from there. Large Tennessee employers such as Eastman Chemical and Tennessee Valley Authority run structured development programs where engineers rotate through operational roles that build supervisory readiness. Earning your Engineer-in-Training designation through the Tennessee Board of Licensing Engineers signals commitment early, and volunteering to lead small project teams or safety committees within your current role accelerates the transition.
Where can I find and apply to engineering supervisor jobs in Tennessee?
You can find and apply to engineering supervisor jobs in Tennessee on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the available roles, find the ones that fit your experience and location, and apply directly.
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