CHA Consulting, Inc.

Overhead Transmission Engineer III

CHA Consulting, Inc.$95K — $105K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering required
  • Minimum of 3 years of related engineering experience
  • Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification required; Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred
  • Strong theoretical and practical engineering knowledge
  • Understanding of QA/QC procedures and regulatory standards
  • Proficiency with engineering and modeling software (Revit, AutoCAD, MicroStation, PLS-CADD)
  • Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset

Responsibilities

  • Complete engineering design and technical analysis for overhead transmission projects
  • Develop computation methods and specifications guided by senior staff
  • Identify and resolve technical discrepancies to enhance grid reliability
  • Monitor project progress and address operational issues swiftly
  • Take responsibility for significant project portions with oversight

Benefits

  • Collaborate with an expert team dedicated to resilient energy infrastructure
  • Flexible work environment with local and occasional travel opportunities
  • Make a tangible impact on grid resiliency and sustainable power delivery
Full Job Description
Overhead Transmission Engineer III

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking an Overhead Transmission Engineer III to join our Electric Transmission Team in Syracuse, NY. In this role, you'll contribute to the planning, design, and delivery of overhead transmission engineering initiatives that enhance system reliability and improve grid resiliency.

What You'll Do:

  • Independently complete engineering design, technical analysis, and preparation of specifications and reports for electric overhead transmission infrastructure projects, such as rebuilding existing overhead transmission lines and designing new green field transmission lines
  • Develop computation methods, technical reports, and specifications under the guidance of senior staff or technical leadership
  • Identify and resolve technical discrepancies, applying standard procedures and best practices that support grid reliability, safety, and infrastructure resilience
  • Monitor project progress and performance, acting quickly to resolve operational issues and minimize delays in critical electric overhead transmission system initiatives
  • Take responsibility for large portions of projects with oversight from senior staff or management, including field assignments


What You Bring:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering required
  • Minimum of 3 years of related engineering experience required
  • Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred
  • Strong working and theoretical knowledge in the respective engineering discipline with a proven ability to apply engineering knowledge in practical settings
  • Understanding of QA/QC procedures and regulatory standards
  • Proficiency with engineering, computational, and modeling software (Revit, AutoCAD, MicroStation, PLS-CADD, etc.), as well as Microsoft Office
  • Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset
  • Participation in professional engineering societies/organizations preferred


Why You'll Love It Here:

  • Collaborate with an expert team of engineers and project managers dedicated to advancing resilient energy infrastructure
  • Flexible work environment with opportunities for local and occasional travel
  • Make a tangible impact by supporting grid resiliency, energy transition solutions, and sustainable power delivery through innovative engineering work

Curious about the impactful work our Electric Transmission team is doing? Discover how CHA is strengthening grid resiliency and shaping the future of energy: chasolutions.com/solutions/grid-resiliency-energy-transition-solutions/.

Salary Range:

$95,000 - $105,000

Salary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards.

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About CHA Consulting, Inc.

CHA Consulting, Inc. is a full-service engineering and consulting firm that provides a wide range of services to clients in the public and private sectors. The company offers services in the areas of transportation, water resources, environmental, facilities, and energy. CHA Consulting, Inc. was founded in 1952 and is headquartered in Albany, New York. The company has more than 1,400 employees and operates offices across the United States and Canada.
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