P&C Engineer

CHA • Hartford, CT

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About The Position

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking a P&C Engineer to join its Generation & Energy Management Team in Hartford, Connecticut, or Albany, New York. The role involves engineering design and technical analysis for utility and energy projects, including mechanical energy, power generation, and facility energy systems. The engineer will contribute to system modernization and projects intended to improve grid reliability, safety, and long-term performance.

The P&C Engineer independently completes design work, analyses, specifications, and reports, while developing computational methods and technical deliverables under guidance from senior staff or technical leadership. The position also includes resolving technical discrepancies, monitoring project performance, addressing technical or operational issues affecting mission-critical systems, and taking responsibility for substantial project work with oversight. Field assignments and system assessments may be required.

The role offers collaboration with experienced engineers, technical specialists, and multidisciplinary project teams, as well as exposure to power system studies, modernization efforts, and emerging energy technologies. The stated salary range is $95,000–$105,000, with salary determined by factors including qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• At least 3 years of related engineering experience in utility protection and control.
• Strong working and theoretical knowledge in the respective engineering discipline, with the ability to apply engineering knowledge in practical settings.
• Understanding of QA/QC procedures and regulatory standards.
• Proficiency with engineering, computational, and modeling software, such as Revit, AutoCAD, and MicroStation, and with Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with P&C functional design, 1 Lines, 3 Lines, schematics, and wiring.
• Experience with system protection, including development of relay settings.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Participation in professional engineering societies or organizations.

Responsibilities

• Independently complete engineering design, technical analysis, and preparation of specifications and reports for mechanical energy, power generation, and facility energy system projects.
• Develop computation methods, technical reports, and specifications under the guidance of senior staff or technical leadership.
• Identify and resolve technical discrepancies using standard procedures and best practices to support system reliability, safety, and performance.
• Monitor project progress and performance, and promptly resolve technical or operational issues that could affect mission-critical systems.
• Take responsibility for large portions of projects with oversight from senior staff or management, including field assignments and system assessments.

What This Job Offers

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