Finding a better way.

At CHA, we believe in the power of clean water, resilient energy, safer roads, and structures that harmoniously blend with their surroundings. We create solutions. We help People. We improve our world. At CHA, we embed ourselves in our communities - and take pride in improving things where we live. At the foundation is a commitment to inclusion and diversity and choosing to treat everyone with dignity and respect. 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 are responsibly creating a more sustainable future in ways that we can all see and touch. Together. Every day.

We are currently seeking a Principal Power Systems Engineer to join our Power & Manufacturing - Utilities Infrastructure/Electrical Transmission Team from Reading, PA; Colonie, NY; Syracuse, NY; Tampa, FL; Parsippany, NJ, or any other CHA Office location. This role offers a hybrid work schedule with the flexibility to work both in-office and from home.

CHA believes our employees should have the time and flexibility to balance work and personal commitments. This role provides the option of a hybrid schedule with a work week that includes both office and work from home days.

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.

The Principal Power Systems Engineer is responsible for providing guidance and oversight to multiple teams working on numerous transmission, substation, and generation projects, specifically involving system analysis and controls, and will need the ability to balance priorities and collaborate with different teams. This key role will also manage all phases of technical projects from conception and design to completion, while also providing engineering guidance to other departments when needed. Additional duties may include preparation of specifications, compiling of technical reports and proposal documents, completing field assignments, and other advanced engineering tasks as required. The right candidate for this role will have extensive power systems experience, including protection and controls, knowledge of electrical transmission and distribution, as well as experience leading teams and mentoring junior team members.

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!

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering is required; Master's degree is preferred
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is required
• A minimum of 15 years progressive engineering experience is required
• Expert knowledge of power systems, electrical generation, distribution, and transmission with a proven ability to practically apply best practices
• Advanced proficiency with engineering, computational, and modeling software (Revit, AutoCAD, MicroStation, etc.)
• Proven ability to lead a team and effectively communicate and work in a collaborative team environment

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 inclusive and forward leaning, always pushing the limits of what is possible.

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.

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