Distribution Engineer II

CHA Consulting, Inc.; Houston (TX); Remote; USD 75,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Distribution Engineer II to join their Electric Distribution Team. This role involves planning, designing, and permitting sustainable electric distribution infrastructure while working remotely. The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering background, excellent communication skills, and a collaborative mindset. You'll contribute to multiple projects, ensuring compliance with regulations and enhancing energy delivery systems. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in a supportive environment committed to sustainability and community improvement. Join a team that values innovation and excellence in engineering.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of engineering experience with strong knowledge of relevant software.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering required; EIT certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support design development and technical analysis for electric distribution systems.
• Prepare technical reports, contract documents, and cost estimates.

Skills

Engineering Knowledge

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Problem Solving

Willingness to Learn

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Distribution Design Studio

STORMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

WHY CHA?

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.

CHA Consulting, Inc. is currently seeking a Distribution Engineer II to join our Power & Manufacturing – Electric Distribution Team working remotely from home in the Houston, TX area.

YOUR IMPACT

CHA’s distribution design engineers have the deep experience and skillset to plan, design, and permit sustainable 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, and improve energy delivery and grid resilience.

Working alongside CHA’s professional engineers, the Distribution Engineer II supports the design development, implementation and technical analysis of various systems to implement new products, or changes to an existing scheme, to suit individual client needs. The professional in this role aids in preparing technical reports, contract documents and cost estimates for various engineering tasks. At CHA, our Distribution Engineer II works on multiple projects in a timely and cost-effective manner to meet client, contractual and company requirements.

The Distribution Engineer II identifies technical discrepancies in analytical results and makes appropriate corrections. This individual develops and maintains a familiarity with the federal, state, and local regulations, as well as the firm’s and client’s practices, procedures, and standards.

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!

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical, or civil engineering is required
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification preferred
• Minimum of 2 years of related Engineering experience required
• Strong knowledge of engineering, computational, and modeling software (AutoCAD, MicroStation, Distribution Design Studio, STORMS, etc.)
• Demonstrates a strong willingness to learn about the respective engineering discipline
• Strong theoretical knowledge in the respective engineering field
• Familiar with QA/QC procedures
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to adapt communication style to suit various audiences
• Desire to work in a collaborative team environment with the willingness to assist more senior staff
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software required
• Some travel is required

SALARY RANGE:

$75,000 - $83,000

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.