Lead Structural Engineer

CHA Consulting, Inc.; Rocky Hill (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

CHA Consulting, Inc. seeks a Lead Structural Engineer to join our Gas Team in Hartford, CT, driving advanced designs and technical leadership for critical natural gas infrastructure projects. The role emphasizes safe, compliant, and forward-thinking gas solutions for communities.

You will lead complex designs, collaborate across disciplines, and mentor junior engineers while contributing to cost proposals, inspections, and QA/QC processes to ensure project success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Structural Engineering required.
• Minimum of 4 years of discipline-specific engineering experience required.
• PE license required; NBIS certificate is a plus.
• Experience with structural inspections, report writing, and developing cost proposals for structural work preferred.
• Proven ability to develop structural solutions to unique utility attachment issues preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced judgement and analysis techniques to complete complex engineering designs, technical reports, specifications, and contract documents for gas infrastructure projects.
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate detailed phases of projects with other engineering disciplines and project management staff.
• Monitor project progress and performance to ensure efficient production and minimize issues in critical gas systems.
• Complete projects within budget and scheduling constraints, supporting reliable and cost-effective gas solutions.
• Provide guidance and technical review for junior engineering staff.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

QA/QC knowledge

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Structural Engineering

NBIS certificate (plus)

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Lead Structural Engineer

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Lead Structural Engineer to join our Gas Team in Hartford, CT, supporting critical natural gas infrastructure projects that strengthen grid resiliency and advance energy system reliability. In this role, you will lead sophisticated engineering efforts, collaborate across disciplines, and provide technical guidance that helps deliver safe, compliant, and forward-thinking gas solutions for our clients and communities.

Location

US-CT-Rocky Hill

What You'll Do

• Provide advanced judgement and analysis techniques to complete complex engineering designs, technical reports, specifications, and contract documents for gas infrastructure projects
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate detailed phases of projects with other engineering disciplines and project management staff
• Monitor project progress and performance to ensure efficient production and minimize issues in critical gas systems
• Complete projects within budget and scheduling constraints, supporting reliable and cost-effective gas solutions
• Provide guidance and technical review for junior engineering staff

What You Bring

• Bachelor\'s Degree in Structural Engineering required
• Minimum of 4 years of discipline-specific engineering experience required
• Experience with structural inspections, report writing, and developing cost proposals for structural work preferred
• Proven ability to develop structural solutions to unique utility attachment issues preferred
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required; NBIS certificate is a plus
• Advanced proficiency in engineering, computational, and modeling software (Revit, AutoCAD, MicroStation, etc.), as well as Microsoft Office
• Strong knowledge of QA/QC procedures, business practices, and engineering laws
• Proven leadership skills and ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Participation in professional engineering societies/organizations preferred

Why You'll Love It Here

• Lead challenging gas infrastructure projects that support reliable energy delivery and community safety
• Mentor and inspire junior engineers contributing to the development of resilient gas systems
• Collaborate with talented professionals across disciplines in a flexible, supportive work environment

Salary Range

$90,000 - $110,000

Salary is based on a variety of factors, including 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 and 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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