Senior Overhead Electrical Transmission Engineer

Join Us:

Take the Lead in Electric Overhead Transmission as Senior Overhead Electrical Transmission Engineer – Plan, Power, Protect

Are you an accomplished engineering leader eager to solve intricate electric overhead transmission challenges, champion technical innovation in projects that reinforce grid reliability, and grow relationships with clients? Ready to apply your expertise in a role where your leadership and creativity deliver dependable, forward-looking solutions for communities?

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking an Senior Overhead Electrical Transmission Engineer to join our Electric Overhead Transmission Team in or around Denver, CO; Tucson, AZ; or Atlanta, GA, as a technical leader and mentor. This is your opportunity to inspire progress, oversee project delivery, and leave a meaningful legacy across a wide spectrum of electric overhead transmission engineering initiatives.

This position offers fully remote capabilities; however, occasional on-site responsibilities may be required if you are located near a CHA office.

What You'll Do:

• Lead the technical execution of complex engineering designs, technical reports, and specifications for electric overhead transmission infrastructure
• Provide expert consultation and resolve highly complex technical issues in various areas of electric overhead transmission
• Lead advanced technical projects, collaborating with other engineering departments and project management staff to deliver sustainable solutions that enhance grid resiliency and energy efficiency
• Engage with clients to grow our established relationships, offer them additional services, and take on exciting opportunities
• Develop and manage discipline work plans aligned with project milestones, ensuring projects are completed within budget and scheduling restraints
• Guide and mentor junior engineering staff, including providing technical reviews and support
• Deliver technical development of proposals and external presentations to clients, public, and regulatory agencies

What You Bring:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering required
• Minimum of 10 years progressive engineering experience required
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required
• Expert knowledge of the respective engineering discipline with a proven ability to apply best practices across various areas
• Advanced proficiency with engineering, computational, and modeling software (PLS-CADD, AutoCAD, MicroStation, etc.)
• Strong understanding of QA/QC procedures, business practices, and engineering laws
• Experience supporting utility projects for clients such as Xcel Energy (Denver) or Tucson Electric Power (TEP) preferred
• Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Participation in professional engineering societies/organizations preferred

Why You'll Love It Here:

• Serve as a technical leader within the Electric Overhead Transmission discipline, leading challenging projects that drive innovation and technical excellence
• Make a measurable impact while mentoring the next generation of engineering talent
• Flexible work environment with opportunities for local and occasional travel
• Work on impactful electric overhead transmission projects, including transmission line rebuilds, system upgrades, greenfield developments, foundation design, clearance assessments, maintenance initiatives, and utility planning efforts

Curious about the impactful work our Electric Transmission team is doing? Discover our innovative projects and commitment to grid resiliency and energy solutions by visiting: CHA Electric Transmission.

Salary Range:

$120,000 - $135,000

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. 

Culture/EEO Statement:

At CHA, we work every day to create solutions, help people, and improve our world, committed to creating and fostering excellence in our diverse and highly talented teams. Our teams continually strive to find better ways – always searching, never settling – to achieve extraordinary results. Our values around hiring, training, and community engagement reflect a company culture that is forward leaning, welcoming, and always pushing the limits of what is possible.

We as an organization celebrate the values of belonging and collaboration, and advocate for the full participation of all people in an environment free of discrimination. To support these values, we invite all qualified applicants to be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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