Early Career Mechanical Engineer Opportunities

CHA • Albany, NY

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About The Position

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking Early Career Mechanical Engineers to join their growing Mechanical Engineering teams. In this role, you will work alongside Professional Engineers and multidisciplinary teams to support the planning, design, and implementation of infrastructure projects across a variety of markets, while gaining hands-on experience and building a strong foundation for your career. The position offers the opportunity to collaborate with project teams on mechanical engineering design development and implementation, perform technical analysis, and support diverse systems, new designs, and updates to existing schemes. You will contribute to multiple projects simultaneously, supporting client, contract, and company requirements, and help identify timely, cost-effective solutions that meet project goals and community needs. The role also involves supporting technology-enhanced planning and design services across public, private, and institutional projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering required
• No prior engineering experience required
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, ArcGIS, or other drafting/modeling software preferred
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite preferred
• A collaborative mindset, strong work ethic, and passion for improving the world through great work

Nice To Haves

• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification preferred
• internships or cooperative learning through civil/site design, transportation design, construction, surveying, material testing, or other related field of civil engineering preferred

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with project teams on mechanical engineering design development and implementation
• Perform technical analysis and support diverse systems, new designs, and updates to existing schemes
• Contribute to multiple projects simultaneously, supporting client, contract, and company requirements
• Help identify timely, cost-effective solutions that meet project goals and community needs
• Support technology-enhanced planning and design services across public, private, and institutional projects

Benefits

• Work alongside approachable, hands-on professionals who value collaboration and innovation
• Gain exposure to diverse markets including Commercial, Education, Government, Industry, Transportation, Utilities, and Water Resources
• Build your engineering skill set while contributing to meaningful projects that serve communities
• Be part of a firm committed to sustainability, inclusion, and finding a better way

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level