Responsibility connects us, empowers us, binds us to our community, and challenges us to do what is right. Clean water, safe roads, efficient energy, resilient power sources, and buildings that enhance their surroundings - these are significant responsibilities we take to heart.

At CHA, we believe in responsibly improving the world we live in, and we ask our team to aspire to that ideal every day. At the foundation of our responsibility is our commitment to inclusion and diversity and choosing to treat everyone with dignity and equality. We also take accountability for making decisions that promote sustainability in our business and our designs. We are on a mission to reduce our environmental footprint and bring greener solutions to our clients. We believe it is our responsibility and work to do that each and every day.

We are currently seeking an Electrical Distribution Technician II to join our Electric Distribution Team based in Blacksburg, VA.

CHA's distribution design engineers have the deep experience and skill set to plan, design, and permit electric distribution infrastructure and all types of utility distribution systems. To realize the dependable, cost-effective interconnection of overhead and underground assets, we visualize, analyze and optimize how the system functions with itself and outside systems. To learn more about our Electric Distribution Team, click HERE.

The Electrical Distribution Technician II is a unique opportunity for individuals who enjoy working independently in a variety of different environments and have a working knowledge of electric distribution systems. In this role, analysts will spend approximately 50% of their time traveling to regional client field locations to gather data and perform field surveys, with the remaining time spent in-office assisting the team with design and other tasks as required by the client. The right candidate will be a motivated self-starter who enjoys learning, collaborating with internal and external teams, is comfortable using technology, and can manage their time appropriately. Take your passion for client service, travel, and technology outdoors and join our Electric Distribution Team today!

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!

High School diploma or equivalent required; Associate degree preferred
• Valid driver's license required
• Minimum of 2 years of experience is required; Experience with electric distribution grids preferred
• Proficient with Microsoft Word & Excel is required Proficient in engineering, computational, and modeling programs such AutoCAD, GIS, ikeGPS and Work management System
• Ability to travel locally (50%) and work outdoors in various weather conditions is required

At CHA, we are helping to build a world where thought leadership, social responsibility, and diversity thrive, and we are committed to recruiting, developing, and retaining a highly talented and diverse team of individuals to help us do it. Our aspiration to responsibly improve the world we live in - combined with hiring practices, training opportunities, and engagement with our communities - reflect a company culture that is progressive and forward leaning.

We as an organization celebrate the values of inclusion and equality, 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.