About the position
CHA Consulting, Inc. is currently seeking a Substation - Civil/Structural Engineer to join our Power & Manufacturing - Electric Transmission & Substations Team at a client site near Spring Valley, NY. CHA's dedicated team of electric transmission and substation professionals prioritizes safety and technical excellence - from initial surveying and assessment to planning, permitting, research, and comprehensive design and engineering. We are committed to delivering top-tier solutions for both new and existing electrical power infrastructure. We specialize in all types and the full spectrum of power delivery systems. Whether it's AC or DC, overhead or underground, submarine, or indoor/outdoor installations, we cover it all. Our expertise extends to various insulation mediums, including air, gas, liquid, or solid, catering to transmission, distribution, and generation needs. We seamlessly handle AC/DC conversion across diverse applications, from traditional fossil fuels to cutting-edge renewable energy projects, and our proficiency extends to working with electrical-mechanical systems, seamlessly transitioning from legacy to intelligent protection and control systems. Our recognition in the industry is a testament to our prowess in automation, SCADA, communication design, and engineering. At CHA, our Substation - Civil/Structural Engineer provides advanced judgment and analysis techniques for the design development, implementation and technical analysis of various systems to implement new products, or changes to an existing scheme, to suit individual client needs. This key role is responsible for planning, scheduling, conducting and coordinating detailed phases of a project independently with other engineering disciplines and project management staff. The Substation - Civil/Structural Engineer mentors junior staff members and provides technical review of their work as needed. The Substation - Civil/Structural Engineer recommends alterations to development and design to improve quality of products and/or procedures as well as selects proper procedures to self-check his/her own work for completeness and accuracy in technical reports and calculations. The professional in this role identifies, develops, and gathers technical resources necessary to complete assignments. This individual continuously monitors the progress and performance of the engineering design development against the project work plan. At CHA, you can build a career and find your passion across our diverse business lines and project teams. Being part of CHA means being part of a team of talented professionals, where you'll find support for your career growth and the opportunity to impact our industry and our communities. Find your “why” at CHA!
Responsibilities
- Provide advanced judgment and analysis techniques for design development and technical analysis.
- Plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate detailed phases of a project independently.
- Mentor junior staff members and provide technical review of their work.
- Recommend alterations to development and design to improve quality.
- Select proper procedures to self-check work for completeness and accuracy.
- Identify, develop, and gather technical resources necessary to complete assignments.
- Monitor progress and performance of engineering design development against project work plan.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil, Structural, or Electrical Engineering required.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
- Minimum of 4 years of discipline specific engineering experience required.
- Demonstrates a strong knowledge of the respective engineering discipline.
- Advanced proficiency with engineering, computational, and modeling software (Revit, AutoCAD, MicroStation, mFAD, LPile, SACS, etc.).
- Familiar with QA/QC procedures and understands basic business practices and laws related to engineering.
- Ability to demonstrate leadership skills and effectively work in a collaborative environment.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency with MS Office software required.
Nice-to-haves
- An active role in a professional engineering society/organization preferred.
Benefits
- Salary range: $89,000 - $106,000 based on qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation.
