Physical Design Engineer Jobs in Tennessee
Physical Design Engineer jobs in Tennessee are open across Knoxville and Chattanooga and other Tennessee metros, with employers like Mesa Associates and Mesa Associates hiring at every experience level. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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INTRODUCTION
Mesa seeks a Senior Physical Design Engineer to be responsible for supervising the design and checking of deliverables associated with high voltage substation design projects. Candidate must be familiar with the design of One Line Diagrams, Substation Layouts, Foundation Plans, Conduit/Raceway Plans, Grounding Plans, Bills of Materials, and Cable Schedules. The design will be completed using Autodesk products, mainly Inventor and AutoCAD.
Responsibilities
- Provide mentorship and training for junior level team members
- Must be able to complete assignments within budget and schedule with a high degree of accuracy
- Utilize AutoCAD based physical design standards
- Performs technical preparation of deliverables and other project documents
- Ensures deliverables comply with IEEE and/or client standards and meet applicable design requirements
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (ABET Accredited)
- 8-12 years experience in the design of substation physical design deliverables
- Proficiency in verbal and written communication
- Proficiency with layout designs in 2D
Preferred Qualifications
- Expertise utilizing AutoCAD and/or Inventor
- Knowledge of Power Systems or Substation Design
- Keen interest in learning and using the latest Autodesk software tools, methods, and technologies to develop Power Substation design
- Proficiency with layout designs in 3D
LOCATION
This opportunity is a hybrid arrangement located in Mesa's Knoxville, TN office. A fully remote arrangement may be considered for highly qualified candidates located in the Southeast region of the United States.
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.
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.
INTRODUCTION
Mesa seeks a Senior Physical Design Engineer to be responsible for supervising the design and checking of deliverables associated with high voltage substation design projects. Candidate must be familiar with the design of One Line Diagrams, Substation Layouts, Foundation Plans, Conduit/Raceway Plans, Grounding Plans, Bills of Materials, and Cable Schedules. The design will be completed using Autodesk products, mainly Inventor and AutoCAD.
Responsibilities
- Provide mentorship and training for junior level team members
- Must be able to complete assignments within budget and schedule with a high degree of accuracy
- Utilize AutoCAD based physical design standards
- Performs technical preparation of deliverables and other project documents
- Ensures deliverables comply with IEEE and/or client standards and meet applicable design requirements
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (ABET Accredited)
- 8-12 years experience in the design of substation physical design deliverables
- Proficiency in verbal and written communication
- Proficiency with layout designs in 2D
Preferred Qualifications
- Expertise utilizing AutoCAD and/or Inventor
- Knowledge of Power Systems or Substation Design
- Keen interest in learning and using the latest Autodesk software tools, methods, and technologies to develop Power Substation design
- Proficiency with layout designs in 3D
LOCATION
This opportunity is a hybrid arrangement located in Mesa's Knoxville, TN office. A fully remote arrangement may be considered for highly qualified candidates located in the Southeast region of the United States.
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.
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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Who's Hiring
- Mesa Associates6
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services6
What Tennessee Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in physical design engineer jobs across Tennessee.
- Experience with industry-standard EDA tools such as Synopsys IC Compiler or Cadence Innovus
- Hands-on work with advanced process nodes at 7nm, 5nm, or below
- Proficiency in static timing analysis and timing closure methodologies
- Strong scripting skills in Tcl, Python, or Perl for flow automation
- Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering or computer engineering
- Familiarity with physical verification tools including DRC and LVS sign-off
Physical Design Engineer Jobs in Tennessee: Frequently Asked Questions
How many physical design engineer jobs are there in Tennessee?
There are 6+ physical design engineer openings in Tennessee on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Knoxville and Chattanooga. New positions post regularly as employers across Tennessee hire.
Which Tennessee cities have the most physical design engineer jobs?
Knoxville and Chattanooga have the most physical design engineer openings in Tennessee right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire physical design engineers in Tennessee?
Employers hiring physical design engineers in Tennessee include Mesa Associates and Mesa Associates, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote physical design engineer jobs in Tennessee?
Yes. About 17% of physical design engineer openings tied to Tennessee are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Tennessee metros.
How do I apply for physical design engineer jobs in Tennessee?
You can apply to physical design engineer jobs in Tennessee directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Tennessee location, then apply to each one that fits.
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