[Hiring] Electric Distribution Planning Engineer @CHA

Role Description

Join Us: Drive Grid Modernization as an Electric Distribution Planning Engineer — Strengthen the Grid, Solve Complex Challenges, Deliver Impact.

Are you ready to take a larger role in shaping the future of electric distribution infrastructure? Do you enjoy solving complex engineering challenges, improving system reliability, and delivering practical solutions that help utilities meet evolving energy demands?

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking two Electric Distribution Planning Engineers to join our Electric Distribution Team in a remote capacity. In this role, you'll contribute to the planning, analysis, and design of electric distribution systems that enhance reliability, support grid modernization, and strengthen resiliency for utility clients and the communities they serve. This is an opportunity to apply your technical expertise on impactful projects while continuing to expand your engineering responsibilities and professional growth.

What You'll Do:

• Independently complete engineering design, technical analysis, and preparation of specifications and reports for electric distribution planning and infrastructure projects.
• Develop computation methods, technical reports, and specifications under the guidance of senior staff or technical leadership.
• Identify and resolve technical discrepancies, applying standard engineering procedures and utility best practices to improve system reliability and performance.
• Monitor project progress and performance, acting quickly to resolve operational issues and minimize delays in critical infrastructure projects.
• Take responsibility for large portions of projects with oversight from senior staff or management, including field assignments, system assessments, and infrastructure improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• Minimum of 3 years of related engineering experience required.
• CYME experience strongly preferred.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
• Strong working and theoretical knowledge in the respective engineering discipline with a proven ability to apply engineering knowledge in practical settings.
• Understanding of QA/QC procedures and regulatory standards.
• Proficiency with engineering, computational, and modeling software (Revit, AutoCAD, MicroStation, etc.), as well as Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
• Participation in professional engineering societies/organizations preferred.

Benefits

• Contribute to electric distribution projects that improve grid reliability, resiliency, and long-term system performance for utility clients.
• Collaborate with experienced engineers, planners, and utility professionals on initiatives that support infrastructure modernization and energy transition goals.
• Expand your technical expertise through diverse distribution planning, system analysis, and utility design projects.
• Enjoy the flexibility of a remote work environment while helping deliver the reliable energy infrastructure that communities depend on every day.

Salary Range

$95,000 - $105,000. 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.