[Hiring] Electric Distribution Engineer II @CHA Consulting, Inc.

Role Description

Join Us: Energize What’s Next as an Electric Distribution Engineer II — Build the Grid That Powers Tomorrow. Are you looking to take the next step in your engineering career while making a real difference in grid reliability and resiliency? Do you enjoy collaborating with technical experts to deliver safe, innovative, and sustainable electric distribution solutions?

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking an Electric Distribution Engineer II to join our Electric Distribution Team in Reading, PA or Fort Washington, PA. In this role, you’ll help design, enhance, and modernize electric distribution systems—supporting infrastructure that communities depend on every day. This is an opportunity to grow your expertise, work on impactful projects, and contribute to forward‑thinking energy solutions alongside seasoned professionals.

This position offers remote capabilities; however, local field work responsibilities are required.

• Participate in the development of preliminary design concepts and perform comparative cost analyses for electric distribution systems
• Assist in creating computation methods, technical reports, and specifications under the guidance of senior engineers
• Identify and correct technical discrepancies in analytical results, following established procedures
• Develop familiarity with federal, state, and local regulations, as well as firm and client standards
• Join field assignments with senior staff to gain hands-on experience in assessment and planning of electrical distribution networks

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering required
• Minimum of 2 years of related engineering experience required
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification required
• Strong theoretical knowledge and willingness to learn within the engineering discipline
• Familiarity with QA/QC procedures and engineering software (PLS-CADD, Revit, AutoCAD, MicroStation, etc.) and proficiency with Microsoft Office required
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset
• Participation in professional engineering societies/organizations preferred

Benefits

• Contribute directly to projects that improve grid resiliency, enhance storm response, and support the energy transition
• Flexible work environment with opportunities for local and occasional travel
• Make a tangible impact by modernizing aging infrastructure and integrating new technologies that strengthen utility systems

Salary Range

$72,000 - $80,000. 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 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.